US Bridges

North Bridge RD over Flint River

GoodPosted for load

Clayton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Lovejoy · Structure no. 000000006300630

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bridge RD over Flint River is a concrete slab carrying North Bridge RD over Flint River in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Bridge RD
CrossesFlint River
Location4.5 MI SW of Lovejoy
RouteCounty Highway 512
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41578, -84.38467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2024)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bridge RD over Flint River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bridge RD over Flint River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Bridge RD over Flint River carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Bridge RD over Flint River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Bridge RD over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.