US Bridges

FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · App 10 MI S of Sumner · Structure no. 000000032100450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1538 (sumner
CrossesWarrior Creek
LocationApp 10 MI S of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 1538
CountyWorth County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36295, -83.76863
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1538 (sumner over Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.