US Bridges

US 41 over Little Swamp Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350950

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Little Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Little Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesLittle Swamp Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67874, -84.98489
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,410 (2024)
Projected traffic11,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Little Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Little Swamp 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 over Little Swamp Creek carry?

About 8,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Little Swamp Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Little Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.