US Bridges

US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - NE Section · Structure no. 000000009500160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,710 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19/SR 520 (ebl)
CrossesFlint River Overflow
LocationAlbany - NE Section
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60041, -84.14584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2024)
Projected traffic64,710 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.