SR 39 over Roaring Branch
Clay County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 39 over Roaring Branch in Clay County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 760 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 21 inventoried bridges in Clay County rated good (76.2%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 149 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi S of Fort Gaines |
| NBI structure number | 000000006100040 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clay County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek | 1930 | 2,810 | Good |
| SR 39 over Cemocheckobee Creek | 2001 | 2,400 | Good |
| Ga SR 37-ala SR 10 over Chattahoochee River | 1972 | 2,000 | Fair |
| SR 39 over Sandy Creek | 1961 | 1,440 | Good |
| SR 39 over Drag Nasty Creek | 1961 | 1,040 | Good |
| SR 39 over Pataula Creek | 1961 | 890 | Good |
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