US Bridges

SR 41 over Juniper Creek

GoodPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 3.8 MI S of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026300150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Juniper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 41 over Juniper Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location3.8 MI S of Geneva
RouteState Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52824, -84.57018
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Juniper 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.