US Bridges

CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Terrell County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NW of Dawson · Structure no. 000000027350040

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib. in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 41
CrossesWolf Creek Trib.
Location4.1 MI NW of Dawson
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyTerrell County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82922, -84.4775
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 41 over Wolf Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.