US Bridges

SR 39 over Flat Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 9.6 Miles South of Blakel · Structure no. 000000009900080

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 39 over Flat Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesFlat Creek
Location9.6 Miles South of Blakel
RouteState Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23416, -84.92226
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Flat 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Flat Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 39 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.