US Bridges

Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 1.1 MI SW of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013950840

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 8,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesAtlanta Highway
CrossesFlowery Branch
Location1.1 MI SW of Flowery Br
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17804, -83.92966
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic8,740 (2024)
Projected traffic10,560 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch carry?

About 8,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Atlanta Highway over Flowery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.