US Bridges

SR 362 over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Alvaton · Structure no. 000000019900550

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 362 over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 362 over Flint River in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 362
CrossesFlint River
Location3.2 MI E of Alvaton
RouteState Highway 362
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17185, -84.50586
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2032
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 362 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 362 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 362 over Flint River carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 362 over Flint River?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 362 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.