US Bridges

Mcdonough Road over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Georgia · 4.1 MI E of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300250

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Road over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Road over Flint River in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,505 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonough Road
CrossesFlint River
Location4.1 MI E of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 2009
CountyFayette County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45872, -84.38484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Road over Flint River carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Road over Flint River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.