US Bridges

Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Fort Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004750460

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFlagstone Drive
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 MI N of Fort Oglethorpe
RouteCounty Highway 817
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97007, -85.23355
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flagstone Drive over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Flagstone Drive over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.