US Bridges

Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 2.6 MI SE of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950180

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Park RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.6 MI SE of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 2432
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26671, -83.85575
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Memorial Park RD 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 Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Memorial Park RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.