US Bridges

SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NE Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,770 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR - 3 US 41/ 76
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn NE Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79977, -84.94732
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2024)
Projected traffic25,770 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR - 3 US 41/ 76 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.