US Bridges

SR 138 over Little Flat Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Walnut Grove · Structure no. 000000029700270

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Little Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 138 over Little Flat Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,650 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 138
CrossesLittle Flat Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Walnut Grove
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77574, -83.78745
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic22,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 over Little Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 138 over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Little Flat Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Little Flat Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 138 over Little Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.