US Bridges

US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021900260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53 in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 441 (sbl) / SR
CrossesSR 53
Location1 MI W of Watkinsville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyOconee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87015, -83.42216
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2024)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53 carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 (sbl) / SR over SR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.