US Bridges

FAS 1603 over Dry Creek

Fair

Evans County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900240

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1603 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1603 over Dry Creek 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 1603
CrossesDry Creek
Location8 MI NW of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 1603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24491, -81.98877
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length46 ft (14 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 traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1603 over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 1603 over Dry Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1603 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1603 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1603 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.