US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In South Rome · Structure no. 000000011500090

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 34 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)
CrossesSouthern R/R Abandoned
LocationIn South Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22333, -85.16859
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2024)
Projected traffic34,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$944,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned built?

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

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned 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 Southern R/R Abandoned carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Southern R/R Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.