FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek
GoodPosted for loadStewart County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025900260
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1520 over Pataula 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1520 over Pataula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.