US Bridges

SR 39 over Grass Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Omaha · Structure no. 000000025900290

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Grass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Grass Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesGrass Creek
Location5 MI S of Omaha
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07299, -85.03728
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 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 over Grass Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 39 over Grass Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Grass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.