US Bridges

Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Walnut Grove · Structure no. 000000029751030

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Ga 138
CrossesBig Flat Creek
Location3 MI NE of Walnut Grove
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7706, -83.80623
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ga 138 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 Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ga 138 over Big Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.