Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek
GoodPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750310
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,990
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek carry?
About 3,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Dried Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.