US Bridges

FAS 568 over Alapaha River

Fair

Echols County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Howell · Structure no. 000000010100260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 568 over Alapaha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 568 over Alapaha River in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 568
CrossesAlapaha River
LocationApp 2 MI E of Howell
RouteCounty Highway 568
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82818, -83.01853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 568 over Alapaha River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 568 over Alapaha River 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 568 over Alapaha River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 568 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 568 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.