US Bridges

Old SR 41 over Mill Creek

Poor

Meriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Greenville · Structure no. 000000019950120

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 41 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 41 over Mill Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld SR 41
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI N of Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07627, -84.71917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 41 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 41 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 41 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 41 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 41 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.