US Bridges

US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 6.5 MI N of Mcintyre · Structure no. 000000031900140

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,405 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 441) / SR 29
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location6.5 MI N of Mcintyre
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.94037, -83.19599
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic6,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 441) / SR 29 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.