US Bridges

FAS 615 over Wells Creek

GoodPosted for load

Glynn County, Georgia · Brantley CO LN N JCT SR32 · Structure no. 000000012750050

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 615 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FAS 615 over Wells Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 615
CrossesWells Creek
LocationBrantley CO LN N JCT SR32
RouteCounty Highway 615
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31687, -81.73291
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 615 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 615 over Wells 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 615 over Wells Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 615 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 615 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.