US Bridges

E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Flatrock Park · Structure no. 000000021550080

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Flatrock Drive
CrossesFlatrock Creek
LocationFlatrock Park
RouteCounty Highway 2265
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53863, -84.88306
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Flatrock Drive over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.