Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek
PoorPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Odessadale · Structure no. 000000019950160
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Dobson Road over Flat Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.