US Bridges

SR 30 over Flint River

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Leslie · Structure no. 000000026150620

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,244 ft
41 main spans
Daily traffic
6,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Flint River in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,030 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2038. The structure is 2,244 ft (684 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 30
CrossesFlint River
Location7.5 MI E of Leslie
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96492, -83.93198
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans41
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,244 ft (684 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,030 (2024)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$298.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 30 over Flint River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Flint River carry?

About 6,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Flint River?

The structure is 2,244 ft (684 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.