US Bridges

FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek

Good

Long County, Georgia · 2545 3600 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000009

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesFS-34
CrossesTrib to Canoochee Creek
Location2545 3600
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95916, -81.78897
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee 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 FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FS-34 over Trib to Canoochee Creek?

It is owned by the Army.