Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary
PoorPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI North of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019951090
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary 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 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 156 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary 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 Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hoss Bowden Road over Flint River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.