US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Flint River

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Brooks · Structure no. 000000011350710

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcintosh Road over Flint River in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2036. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesFlint River
Location2 MI E of Brooks
RouteCounty Highway 1059
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28251, -84.42477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$51.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Road over Flint River 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 Mcintosh Road over Flint River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Road over Flint River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.