US Bridges

US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
372 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,270 by 2032. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41 (nbl)
CrossesWithlacoochee River
LocationApp 2 MI N of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89264, -83.31879
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic39,270 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River 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 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 (nbl) over Withlacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.