US Bridges

FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500870

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 740 Spur
CrossesWilson Creek
Location4 MI W of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 740
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0254, -85.13987
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 740 Spur over Wilson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 740 Spur over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.