US Bridges

CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550800

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 415 Salem Road
CrossesFlat Shoal Creek
Location8 MI S of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 2031
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91897, -84.97729
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal 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 CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 415 Salem Road over Flat Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.