SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek
GoodTroup County, Georgia · 5 MI E of West Point · Structure no. 000000028500250
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Flat Shoals 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek carry?
About 3,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Flat Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.