US Bridges

SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · App 7 MI W of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006500590

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesSuwannoochee Creek
LocationApp 7 MI W of Homerville
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03559, -82.87961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Suwannoochee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Suwannoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.