FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek
FairPosted for loadCharlton County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900400
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 618 over Little Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.