US Bridges

Pecan Road over Flint River Trib

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7 MI Ese Desoto · Structure no. 000000026150470

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Road over Flint River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Pecan Road over Flint River Trib in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPecan Road
CrossesFlint River Trib
Location7 MI Ese Desoto
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93519, -83.95571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Road over Flint River Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Road over Flint River Trib 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pecan Road over Flint River Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecan Road over Flint River Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Pecan Road over Flint River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.