US Bridges

SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of West Point · Structure no. 000000014550670

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 103
CrossesFlat Shoals Creek
Location4 MI SE of West Point
RouteState Highway 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83686, -85.11601
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (2024)
Projected traffic6,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 over Flat Shoals 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Flat Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.