US Bridges

US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Clinch County, Georgia · App 12 MI S of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006500180

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek Overflow 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 441/ SR 89
CrossesTatum Creek Overflow
LocationApp 12 MI S of Homerville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89046, -82.66619
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek 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 Tatum Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 441/ SR 89 over Tatum Creek Overflow?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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 Tatum Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.