FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek
FairNewton County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Mansfield · Structure no. 000000021700470
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, 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 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1246 over East Bear 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns FAS 1246 over East Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.