US Bridges

US 341 over Bay Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300900

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 over Bay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 341 over Bay Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 341
CrossesBay Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48578, -83.78161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,430 (2024)
Projected traffic8,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 341 over Bay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 341 over Bay Creek carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 over Bay Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 341 over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.