US Bridges

US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · App .5 MI SE of Fargo · Structure no. 000000006500140

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesUS 441/ SR 89
CrossesSuwannee River Overflow
LocationApp .5 MI SE of Fargo
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.67831, -82.5575
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow 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 Suwannee River Overflow carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 441/ SR 89 over Suwannee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.