US Bridges

US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · App 12 MI N of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006500620

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 441/ SR 89
CrossesSweetgum Bay Branch
LocationApp 12 MI N of Homerville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16561, -82.84429
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch 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 US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 441/ SR 89 over Sweetgum Bay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.