US Bridges

SR 41 over Bear Creek

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 1.8 Miles N of Weston · Structure no. 000000030750100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Bear Creek in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.8 Miles N of Weston
RouteState Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99324, -84.59447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Bear Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.