US Bridges

Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek

Good

Lamar County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150290

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 99 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld 41 Hwy.
CrossesTurner Creek
Location3 MI N of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09669, -84.18285
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Old 41 Hwy. over Turner 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 Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old 41 Hwy. over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.