US Bridges

SR 283 over Flat Creek

Poor

Hall County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 283 over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 283 over Flat Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 283
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Clermont
RouteState Highway 283
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47459, -83.74655
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2024)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 283 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 283 over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 283 over Flat Creek carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 283 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 283 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.