US Bridges

US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017500270

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 39 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,385 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441/SR 29
CrossesSouth Sandy Creek
Location8.5 MI N of Dudley
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.66322, -83.04913
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic5,385 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy 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/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 441/SR 29 over South Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.