US Bridges

SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,835 by 2031. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3 - US 41 (sbl)
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI E of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77383, -84.91254
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2024)
Projected traffic14,835 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) 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 (sbl) over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.