US Bridges

SR 54 over Flint River

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006350460

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Flint River in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,860 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesFlint River
Location3 MI SW of Jonesboro
RouteState Highway 54
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48687, -84.39532
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic34,860 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 54 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 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 SR 54 over Flint River carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Flint River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.