FS-79 over Savage Creek
GoodBryan County, Georgia · 4840-4273 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000024
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
FS-79 over Savage Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-79 over Savage Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FS-79 over Savage Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FS-79 over Savage 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FS-79 over Savage Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FS-79 over Savage Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FS-79 over Savage Creek?
It is owned by the Army.