US Bridges

US 41 over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Centerville · Structure no. 000000015300150

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Sandy Run Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Centerville
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6045, -83.71401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 41 over Sandy Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 41 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.