US Bridges

Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · Peachtree City · Structure no. 000000011350260

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlat Creek Road
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationPeachtree City
RouteCity Street 5807
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41336, -84.5774
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek 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 Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Creek Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.