Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch
PoorPosted for loadMurray County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300440
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 411 over Willbanks Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.