US Bridges

US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 5 MI Nnw of Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300930

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2032. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 41- SR 49
CrossesEcheeconnee Creek
Location5 MI Nnw of Warner Robins
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68656, -83.68868
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2024)
Projected traffic10,620 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 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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek built?

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

What condition is US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 41- SR 49 over Echeeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.