US Bridges

Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI S of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550380

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,585 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesFranks Creek Trib
LocationApp 1.5 MI S of Hahira
RouteCounty Highway 868
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97192, -83.35989
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic6,585 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib 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 Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over Franks Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.