US Bridges

CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Clinch County, Georgia · App 8 MI S of Dupont · Structure no. 000000006550590

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCR 202 Withers Roa
CrossesSuwannoochee Creek Trib
LocationApp 8 MI S of Dupont
RouteCounty Highway 202
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87253, -82.89928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 202 Withers Roa over Suwannoochee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.