US Bridges

SR 37 over Flint River

Fair

Baker County, Georgia · City of Newton · Structure no. 000000000700020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Flint River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 37 over Flint River in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2031. The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesFlint River
LocationCity of Newton
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBaker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30707, -84.33875
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,154 ft (351.7 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Flint River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Flint River carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Flint River?

The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.