US Bridges

SR 41 over Lazar Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Georgia · 4.6 MI N of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026300180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Lazar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 41 over Lazar Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesLazar Creek
Location4.6 MI N of Talbotton
RouteState Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74251, -84.55547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Lazar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Lazar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Lazar Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Lazar Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Lazar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.