US Bridges

SR 39 over Rood Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Omaha · Structure no. 000000025900160

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Rood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 39 over Rood Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesRood Creek
Location8 MI S of Omaha
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02839, -85.02417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Rood Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Rood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Rood Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Rood Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Rood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.