FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 441 BYPASS, SR

Carrying US 441 BYPASS, SR over SANDY FORD CREEK

4.2 MILES NORTH WEST OF D, Laurens, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 441 BYPASS, SR

The US 441 BYPASS, SR bridge in Laurens, Georgia carries US 441 BYPASS, SR over SANDY FORD CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 71.6 meters (235 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,140 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 441 BYPASS, SR compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Georgia bridges
169
Bridges in Laurens · 6 in Poor condition
US 441 BYPASS, SR 27.2 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
71.6 m (235 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000017551040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 441 BYPASS, SR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 441 BYPASS, SR against other structures in Laurens and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 441 BYPASS, SR?

US 441 BYPASS, SR in Laurens, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 441 BYPASS, SR inspected?

US 441 BYPASS, SR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,140 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 441 BYPASS, SR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 441 BYPASS, SR?

US 441 BYPASS, SR has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 441 BYPASS, SR?

US 441 BYPASS, SR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 441 BYPASS, SR and does age affect safety?

US 441 BYPASS, SR was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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