US Bridges

FAS 1905 over Brown Branch

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022900400

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1905 over Brown Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1905 over Brown Branch in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 1905
CrossesBrown Branch
Location5 MI E of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 1905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30398, -82.15875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1905 over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAS 1905 over Brown Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1905 over Brown Branch carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1905 over Brown Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1905 over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.