US Bridges

Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 2.3 Miles SW of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004551630

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow is a concrete tee beam carrying Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Flat Road
CrossesBig Indian Cr. over Flow
Location2.3 Miles SW of Bowdon
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51822, -85.29219
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks3%
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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow 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 Cr. over Flow carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Flat Road over Big Indian Cr. over Flow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.