Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek
FairHall County, Georgia · In SW Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900120
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,775 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Atlanta Highway over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.