US Bridges

FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1719
CrossesFishing Creek
Location8 MI E of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1719
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53865, -82.30144
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1719 over Fishing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 1719 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.