US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 7.6 MI S of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500010

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 77 years old, older 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesPrentis Creek
Location7.6 MI S of Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1472, -85.21849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Prentis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.