Old US 41 over Tar Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300090
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 41 over Tar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 41 over Tar Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 41 over Tar Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 41 over Tar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 41 over Tar Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old US 41 over Tar Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 41 over Tar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.