US Bridges

SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek

Good

Clay County, Georgia · Fort Gaines City Limit · Structure no. 000000006150090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2032. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesCemocheckobee Creek
LocationFort Gaines City Limit
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.62478, -85.04632
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Cemocheckobee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.