US Bridges

US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021300190

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 90 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 411/SR 61
CrossesPerry Creek
Location6.3 MI N of Crandall
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96037, -84.73466
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2024)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 411/SR 61 over Perry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 411/SR 61 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.