US Bridges

SR 18 over Flint River

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019900690

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Flint River in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2032. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesFlint River
Location2.5 MI E of Woodbury
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98951, -84.52911
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2024)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Flint River carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Flint River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.