US Bridges

FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 5.4 Mile Southeast of Hil · Structure no. 000000009900240

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 2714
CrossesSheffield Mill Creek
Location5.4 Mile Southeast of Hil
RouteCounty Highway 2714
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24118, -84.99187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2714 over Sheffield Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.