US Bridges

Canoochee Road over Flat Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 5.3 MI NE of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700810

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoochee Road over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Canoochee Road over Flat Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCanoochee Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.3 MI NE of Swainsboro
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64409, -82.26172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canoochee Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canoochee Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Canoochee Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Canoochee Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Canoochee Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.