US Bridges

Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Nicholls · Structure no. 000000006900610

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFlying Hawk Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationApp 3 MI S of Nicholls
RouteCounty Highway 1142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48432, -82.63144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flying Hawk Road over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Flying Hawk Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.