US Bridges

County Line RD over Suwannee Creek

Fair

Clinch County, Georgia · App 1.8 MI NE of Argyle · Structure no. 000000006550440

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Suwannee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Line RD over Suwannee Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesSuwannee Creek
LocationApp 1.8 MI NE of Argyle
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10701, -82.64142
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Suwannee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD 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 County Line RD over Suwannee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Suwannee Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Suwannee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.