US Bridges

Pobiddy Road over Flint River

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 12 MI Ene of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026350800

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pobiddy Road over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pobiddy Road over Flint River in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2032. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesPobiddy Road
CrossesFlint River
Location12 MI Ene of Talbotton
RouteCounty Highway 656
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77647, -84.37022
Functional classRural Major 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pobiddy Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pobiddy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pobiddy Road over Flint River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pobiddy Road over Flint River?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pobiddy Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.