US Bridges

SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Georgia · 3 MI S of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 000000006100030

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesKolomoki Creek
Location3 MI S of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 39
CountyClay County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52103, -85.02444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Kolomoki Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.