FS-79 over Malden Branch
FairBryan County, Georgia · 4970-4305 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000056
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
FS-79 over Malden Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-79 over Malden Branch 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 6 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 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Malden Branch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FS-79 over Malden Branch 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-79 over Malden Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FS-79 over Malden Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns FS-79 over Malden Branch?
It is owned by the Army.