US Bridges

Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Odessadale · Structure no. 000000019950990

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTigner Road
CrossesFlat Shoal Creek
Location2 MI S of Odessadale
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97799, -84.82634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tigner Road over Flat Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.