US Bridges

SR74 over Flat Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · Peachtree City · Structure no. 000000011350660

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR74 over Flat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR74 over Flat Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,100 by 2029. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR74
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationPeachtree City
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34141, -84.53903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic31,100 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR74 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR74 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR74 over Flat Creek carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR74 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR74 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.