US Bridges

Line Creek Road over Flint River

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550380

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line Creek Road over Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Line Creek Road over Flint River in Spalding 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 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.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLine Creek Road
CrossesFlint River
Location8 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.22809, -84.43958
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Line Creek Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Line Creek Road over Flint River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Line Creek Road over Flint River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Line Creek Road over Flint River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Line Creek Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.