Flat Shoal Bridge closed after GDOT review; preliminary estimate $700,000

Sep 30, 2026

GDOT's preliminary review identified a structural deficiency that closed Flat Shoal Bridge; staff estimated an initial repair scope of about $700,000, will seek detailed scope and costs from EMC and explore cost-sharing or intergovernmental options with Pike County and GDOT.

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Staff briefed the board on a preliminary GDOT review for Flat Shoal Bridge that identified a deficiency the department said must be corrected before the bridge can reopen. The initial scope and cost estimate mentioned to the board was about $700,000.

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