US Bridges

SR 57 over Flat Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 6.6 MI NW of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700450

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 57 over Flat Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesFlat Creek
Location6.6 MI NW of Swainsboro
RouteState Highway 57
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65534, -82.42288
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Flat Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 57 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.