US Bridges

Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · Peachtree City Limits · Structure no. 000000011350580

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLoring Lane
CrossesFlat Creek Trib
LocationPeachtree City Limits
RouteCity Street 855
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44545, -84.57538
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Loring Lane over Flat Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.