US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NW Dalton on Bypass · Structure no. 000000031300730

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,020 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesCSX Rr- Mill Creek
LocationIn NW Dalton on Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79793, -84.99396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2024)
Projected traffic46,020 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Rr- Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.