US Bridges

US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028700020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 7
CrossesDeep Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI N of Ashburn
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75012, -83.66999
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 SR 7 over Deep Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.