US Bridges

FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900230

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 1603
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location8 MI NW of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 1603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23284, -82.00601
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib 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 1603 over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1603 over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.