US Bridges

CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek

Fair

Clinch County, Georgia · App 9 MI N of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006500500

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 205 Frank Sesso
CrossesSuwannee Creek
LocationApp 9 MI N of Homerville
RouteCounty Highway 594
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1569, -82.71853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205 Frank Sesso over Suwannee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.