US Bridges

Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow

Good

Macon County, Georgia · West Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019350570

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
276 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow in Macon 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOglethorpe Road
CrossesFlint River Overflow
LocationWest Montezuma
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29997, -84.03796
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow 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 Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow carry?

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

How long is Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Oglethorpe Road over Flint River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.