US Bridges

Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek

Good

White County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150570

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarrett Mill Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location6 MI SE of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55671, -83.65797
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Mill Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Barrett Mill Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.