US Bridges

US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 4.25 Miles North West of · Structure no. 000000017551050

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 Bypass SR
CrossesSandy Ford Creek
Location4.25 Miles North West of
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54656, -82.97842
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford 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 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 Bypass SR over Sandy Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.