West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow
FairPosted for loadMacon County, Georgia · 4 M W of Marshallville · Structure no. 000000019300240
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Ferry Road over Flint River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.