US Bridges

SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Donville · Structure no. 000000025300030

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesFishpond Drain Trib
Location4 MI S of Donville
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.96644, -84.88212
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.