Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib
PoorClosed to trafficMeriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000019950900
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib 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 Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gordon May Road over Flatshoal Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.