Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib
GoodPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012102750
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,350 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over Morning 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Morning Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.