US Bridges

North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · Peachtree City · Structure no. 000000011350320

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,015 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lake Drive
CrossesFlat Creek Trib
LocationPeachtree City
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyFayette County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40599, -84.58104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,015 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns North Lake Drive over Flat Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.