US Bridges

SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 7 Miles South of Blakely · Structure no. 000000009900090

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesSusain Ford Creek
Location7 Miles South of Blakely
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25723, -84.91732
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic630 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Susain Ford 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 39 over Susain Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.