US Bridges

Flint River Road over Flint River

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006300800

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint River Road over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flint River Road over Flint River in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,435 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFlint River Road
CrossesFlint River
Location2 MI W of Jonesboro
RouteCity Street 9107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51798, -84.37881
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2024)
Projected traffic24,435 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Flint River Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint River Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Flint River Road over Flint River carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flint River Road over Flint River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Flint River Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.