US Bridges

US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950330

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 319 US 441 SR
CrossesHeart of Ga. R/R
Location7 MI SW of Alamo
RouteU.S. Route 319
CountyWheeler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08504, -82.88325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 US 441 SR over Heart of Ga. R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.