US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In SW Rome · Structure no. 000000011500050

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,925 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 - US 27 (sbl)
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
LocationIn SW Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21513, -85.18284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic26,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.