US Bridges

Roop Street over Buffalo Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004551670

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roop Street over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roop Street over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoop Street
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationIn South Carrollton
RouteCity Street 800
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56176, -85.07427
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roop Street over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roop Street over Buffalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roop Street over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roop Street over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roop Street over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.