US Bridges

US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017100050

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 341
CrossesBig Towaliga Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Barnesville
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07564, -84.17032
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,265 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 341 over Big Towaliga 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 341 over Big Towaliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.