US Bridges

FAS 1887 over Horse Creek

Good

Long County, Georgia · 7.8 MI N of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300260

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1887 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1887 over Horse Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 1887
CrossesHorse Creek
Location7.8 MI N of Ludowici
RouteCounty Highway 1887
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.79827, -81.66468
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1887 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1887 over Horse 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1887 over Horse Creek carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1887 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FAS 1887 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.