SR 39 over Pataula Creek
GoodClay County, Georgia · 10 Miles North of Fort Ga · Structure no. 000000006100070
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Pataula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Pataula Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Pataula Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Pataula 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Pataula Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Pataula Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Pataula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.