Highway US80/3 Bridge

The Highway US80/3 Bridge access point on the Flint River in Taylor County, Georgia provides boat launch access to a significant waterway in the region. The Flint River is a large stream classified as a Stream Order 7 river with substantial flow averaging over 9000 cubic feet per second. At this location, paddlers and boaters should be prepared for moderate current conditions with an average velocity of 3.78 feet per second and a gradient of 2.4 feet per mile. The river in this area sits at approximately 23 meters elevation with considerable elevation changes throughout the 343-mile river system.

This launch point provides access to a major tributary system that drains 7640 square miles of territory. The Flint River is located 452 miles upstream from its mouth, placing this site in the middle section of the river system where water volume and current are well-established. Boaters using this access should be experienced with river conditions and aware that the consistent flow and velocity require appropriate boat handling skills and understanding of current-based paddling or navigation techniques.