US Bridges

Old SR 441 over Worley Creek

Fair

Rabun County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000024100330

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 441 over Worley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 441 over Worley Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld SR 441
CrossesWorley Creek
Location6 MI S of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 2908
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7917, -83.41601
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 441 over Worley Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 441 over Worley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 441 over Worley Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 441 over Worley Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 441 over Worley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.