US Bridges

SR 127 over Flint River

GoodPosted for load

Macon County, Georgia · 3 MI W Marshallville · Structure no. 000000019300460

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 127 over Flint River in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 127
CrossesFlint River
Location3 MI W Marshallville
RouteState Highway 127
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4329, -84.0251
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 127 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 127 over Flint River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Flint River?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.