US Bridges

FAS 733 over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Evans County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900190

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 733 over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 733 over Bull Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 733
CrossesBull Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 733
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12882, -81.84444
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 733 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 733 over Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 733 over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 733 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 733 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.