US Bridges

FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bacon County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500230

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2031. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAS 2573
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location8 MI SE of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 2573
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46025, -82.37697
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2573 over Hurricane 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 2573 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2573 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.