US Bridges

Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 6370-3820 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000042

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
167 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFs Rte. 67
CrossesSwamp of Canoochee River
Location6370-3820
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98044, -81.38386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Rte. 67 over Swamp of Canoochee River?

It is owned by the Army.