US Bridges

SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900320

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 90 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 254
CrossesFlat Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI NE of Clermont
RouteState Highway 254
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50337, -83.75629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 254 over Flat Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.