US Bridges

FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 3.5 Miles Southwest of Bl · Structure no. 000000009900250

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 2714
CrossesSowhatchee Creek
Location3.5 Miles Southwest of Bl
RouteCounty Highway 2714
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31694, -84.97141
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic840 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee 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 Sowhatchee Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 2714 over Sowhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.