Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek
GoodCarroll County, Georgia · 2.5 Miles SW of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551620
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 319 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.