US Bridges

North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 4.5 MI N of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Flat Rock Ro
CrossesGothards Creek
Location4.5 MI N of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77595, -84.77208
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Flat Rock Ro over Gothards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.