US Bridges

Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500900

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesStovall Road
CrossesFlat Shoals Creek
Location7 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 1428
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96182, -84.90115
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stovall Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stovall Road over Flat Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.