US Bridges

Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · Tyrone · Structure no. 000000011350840

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2024. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDogwood Trail
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationTyrone
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45419, -84.56676
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Trail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m).

Who owns Dogwood Trail over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.