US Bridges

Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2.6 MI W of Omega · Structure no. 000000027750130

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Ford Road
CrossesTy Ty Creek
LocationApp 2.6 MI W of Omega
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyTift County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34252, -83.63268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Ford Road over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.