US Bridges

US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Culloden · Structure no. 000000020700010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 341 SR 7
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location2 MI N of Culloden
RouteU.S. Route 341
CountyMonroe County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89982, -84.07843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 341 SR 7 over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.