FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Newborn · Structure no. 000000021700480
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1246 over Shoal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1246 over Shoal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1246 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.