US Bridges

SR 26 over Flint River

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,566 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Flint River in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,190 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,425 by 2031. The structure is 1,566 ft (477.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesFlint River
Location1 MI W of Montezuma
RouteState Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29291, -84.04351
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,566 ft (477.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,190 (2024)
Projected traffic10,425 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$9.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Flint River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Flint River carry?

About 7,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Flint River?

The structure is 1,566 ft (477.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.