US Bridges

US 341 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 5.7 MI SE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300910

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 341 over Big Indian Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 341
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location5.7 MI SE of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42675, -83.64423
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2024)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 341 over Big Indian 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 Big Indian Creek carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 341 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.