US Bridges

US 41 over Mill Creek Trib

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NW Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300110

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Mill Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Mill Creek Trib in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,320 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesMill Creek Trib
LocationIn NW Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79446, -84.99783
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2024)
Projected traffic55,320 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 41 over Mill Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 41 over Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.