Flakes Mill Road over South River
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 8.25 Miles SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008951670
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flakes Mill Road over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flakes Mill Road over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flakes Mill Road over South River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flakes Mill Road over South 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Flakes Mill Road over South River carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flakes Mill Road over South River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Flakes Mill Road over South River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.