US Bridges

US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · City of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,034 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,005 by 2032. The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41 - SR 7 Bussi
Crosses3 Roads & CSX RR
LocationCity of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82776, -83.277
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,034 ft (315.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2024)
Projected traffic28,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$9.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR?

The structure is 1,034 ft (315.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 - SR 7 Bussi over 3 Roads & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.