US Bridges

SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - NE Section · Structure no. 000000009500190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
717 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River 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 5 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,710 by 2032. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 520 (wbl)
CrossesFlint River
LocationAlbany - NE Section
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59803, -84.14201
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2024)
Projected traffic64,710 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River built?

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

What condition is SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 (wbl) over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.