SR 288 over Fodder Creek
FairTowns County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028100200
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 288 over Fodder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 288 over Fodder Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 288 over Fodder Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 288 over Fodder 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 288 over Fodder Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 288 over Fodder Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 288 over Fodder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.