Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib
FairPosted for loadMitchell County, Georgia · City Limits Baconton Ga · Structure no. 000000020500080
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 3 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 3 over Flint River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.