US Bridges

US 41 over Tanyard Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In South Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031300740

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Tanyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Tanyard Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 38 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 9,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesTanyard Creek
LocationIn South Tunnel Hill
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.83796, -85.04615
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,780 (2024)
Projected traffic17,385 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 41 over Tanyard 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 9,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.