Flat Shoals Road over Flint River
PoorPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 3.7 MI E of Gay · Structure no. 000000019900560
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 570 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoals Road over Flint River in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Flat Shoals Road over Flint River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over Flint River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Flint River carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Flint River?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.