US Bridges

Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In W Americus · Structure no. 000000026100500

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,865 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForsyth ST (wbl) U
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn W Americus
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07389, -84.24136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2024)
Projected traffic26,865 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forsyth ST (wbl) U over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.