US Bridges

US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.7 MI South of Nicholson · Structure no. 000000015750950

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,325 by 2031. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 SBL(SR15)
CrossesOld 441 North Fork South
Location3.7 MI South of Nicholson
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06068, -83.42027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic17,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 SBL(SR15) over Old 441 North Fork South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.