US Bridges

US 19 Nbl over Flint River

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 13 MI N of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
808 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl over Flint River in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2031. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Nbl
CrossesFlint River
Location13 MI N of Butler
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72258, -84.23215
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length808 ft (246.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl over Flint River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl over Flint River carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl over Flint River?

The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.