US Bridges

US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clinch County, Georgia · App 1.6 MI S of Fargo · Structure no. 000000006500130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
429 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesUS 441/ SR 89
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationApp 1.6 MI S of Fargo
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.65569, -82.56359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 441/ SR 89 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.