US Bridges

US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Hogansville · Structure no. 000000028500160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 29/ SR 14
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1 MI S of Hogansville
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13594, -84.91554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2024)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29/ SR 14 over Flat 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29/ SR 14 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.