US Bridges

SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Fargo · Structure no. 000000010150220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 94
CrossesSuwannoochee Creek
LocationApp 4 MI W of Fargo
RouteState Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.68316, -82.58263
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 94 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 94 over Suwannoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.