US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X)

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In East Rome · Structure no. 000000011500150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X) in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,505 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesNS Railroad (719104X)
LocationIn East Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24846, -85.16206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2024)
Projected traffic50,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over NS Railroad (719104X) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X) 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 over NS Railroad (719104X) carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.