US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In South Rome · Structure no. 000000011500120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,790 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 (nbl)
CrossesRmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB
LocationIn South Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22626, -85.16107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,200 (2024)
Projected traffic41,790 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$703,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB carry?

About 30,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.