US Bridges

US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · In N City Limits Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500250

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,010 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441
CrossesHunger & Hardship Creek
LocationIn N City Limits Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55595, -82.91397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic14,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 441 over Hunger & Hardship 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.