US Bridges

US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021900270

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 / SR 24
CrossesCalls Creek
Location1 MI W of Watkinsville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86081, -83.42506
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2024)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek built?

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

What condition is US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek 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 / SR 24 over Calls Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 441 / SR 24 over Calls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.