US Bridges

FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Coleman · Structure no. 000000024300190

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 1576
CrossesCemochechabee Creek
Location1 MI S of Coleman
RouteCounty Highway 1576
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65339, -84.88375
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1576 over Cemochechabee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.