US Bridges

FAS 933 over Flat Creek

Good

Clay County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Ft Gaines · Structure no. 000000006100120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 933 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 933 over Flat Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFAS 933
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Ft Gaines
RouteCounty Highway 933
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55242, -84.97348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 933 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 933 over Flat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 933 over Flat Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 933 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 933 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.