US Bridges

FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Bacon County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Jeff Davis Cl · Structure no. 000000000500170

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1589
CrossesHurricane Creek Trib
Location1 MI S of Jeff Davis Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1589
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66022, -82.57972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1589 over Hurricane Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.