US Bridges

SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stewart County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Omaha · Structure no. 000000025900230

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 39 Conn.
CrossesGrass Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Omaha
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08221, -85.02526
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 Conn. over Grass 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 Conn. over Grass Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 Conn. over Grass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.