FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp
FairLiberty County, Georgia · 3980 3320 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000028
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 140 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FS-144 over Taylors Creek Swamp?
It is owned by the Army.