US Bridges

John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019950760

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib is a steel culvert carrying John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn G Brown Road
CrossesFlint River Trib
Location5 MI SE of Woodbury
RouteCounty Highway 414
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92644, -84.53942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib 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 John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns John G Brown Road over Flint River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.