FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow
FairEchols County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI E of Howell · Structure no. 000000010100270
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow 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 6 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 568 over Alapaha River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.