US Bridges

Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp

Fair

Bryan County, Georgia · 6295-4690 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000067

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFs Route 62
CrossesClyde Creek Swamp
Location6295-4690
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05692, -81.39285
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp 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 Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fs Route 62 over Clyde Creek Swamp?

It is owned by the Army.