FAS 1518 over Deer Creek
GoodPosted for loadSumter County, Georgia · 9 MI N of Plains · Structure no. 000000026100180
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1518 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1518 over Deer Creek in Sumter 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1518 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1518 over Deer 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 1518 over Deer Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1518 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1518 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.