US Bridges

FAS 2573 over Briar Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Pierce Cl · Structure no. 000000000500250

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2573 over Briar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2573 over Briar Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 2573
CrossesBriar Creek
Location2 MI W of Pierce Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2573
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49245, -82.32588
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2573 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2573 over Briar 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 Briar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2573 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2573 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.