US 41 over Swamp Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · 6.8 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300050
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 over Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 over Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 8,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 41 over Swamp Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 41 over Swamp Creek carry?
About 8,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 41 over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.