US Bridges

SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 7.3 MI S of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500410

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 219
CrossesFlat Shoals Creek
Location7.3 MI S of Lagrange
RouteState Highway 219
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90259, -85.02614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek carry?

About 3,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 219 over Flat Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.