US Bridges

US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028700030

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 7
CrossesWest Fork Deep Creek
Location4 MI N of Ashburn
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75658, -83.68131
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 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 width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 7 over West Fork Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.