US Bridges

SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · NW Donaldsonville Ga · Structure no. 000000025300150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
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 1974, so it is 51 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesFishpond Drain Trib
LocationNW Donaldsonville Ga
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04709, -84.8877
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 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 1,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SR 39 over Fishpond Drain Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.