US Bridges

Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NW of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750750

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFred King Road
CrossesFlat Shoals Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37316, -82.96569
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred King Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fred King Road over Flat Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.