US Bridges

Mcever RD over Flat Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SW of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950810

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcever RD over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcever RD over Flat Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,105 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcever RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.1 MI SW of Gainesville
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26639, -83.88459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic31,000 (2024)
Projected traffic33,105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcever RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcever RD over Flat Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcever RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcever RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcever RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.