US Bridges

SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek

Good

Clay County, Georgia · 11.2 Miles North of Fort · Structure no. 000000006100080

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Drag Nasty 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesDrag Nasty Creek
Location11.2 Miles North of Fort
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76484, -85.08429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Drag Nasty 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 Drag Nasty Creek carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.