US Bridges

Brooks Road over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Georgia · Pike-Spalding CO Line · Structure no. 000000023100100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Road over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks Road over Flint River in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Road
CrossesFlint River
LocationPike-Spalding CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyPike County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18827, -84.48223
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Road over Flint River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Road over Flint River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Road over Flint River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.