US Bridges

SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Omaha · Structure no. 000000025900210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesHannahatchee Creek
Location7 MI E of Omaha
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14333, -84.87965
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Hannahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.