US Bridges

Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of Walnut Grove · Structure no. 000000029700450

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYouth Monroe RD
CrossesBig Flat Creek
Location3.6 MI N of Walnut Grove
RouteCounty Highway 1417
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79506, -83.84203
Functional classUrban 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youth Monroe RD over Big 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 Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Youth Monroe RD over Big Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.