US Bridges

Oglethorpe RD over Flint River

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · West Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300140

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,485 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglethorpe RD over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oglethorpe RD over Flint River in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2031. The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOglethorpe RD
CrossesFlint River
LocationWest Montezuma
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29767, -84.04436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,485 ft (452.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglethorpe RD over Flint River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oglethorpe RD over Flint River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Oglethorpe RD over Flint River carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Oglethorpe RD over Flint River?

The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oglethorpe RD over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.