US Bridges

FS-32 over Taylors Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Long County, Georgia · 2655-2870 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000006

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2017
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
127 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

FS-32 over Taylors Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-32 over Taylors Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFS-32
CrossesTaylors Creek
Location2655-2870
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89222, -81.77683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FS-32 over Taylors Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FS-32 over Taylors 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 November 2017.

How much traffic does FS-32 over Taylors Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FS-32 over Taylors Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FS-32 over Taylors Creek?

It is owned by the Army.