US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In East Rome · Structure no. 000000011500160

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

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR 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 5 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 674 ft (205.4 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
CrossesEtowah River & NS RR
LocationIn East Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25443, -85.16406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 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 and waterway
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$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR built?

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

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR carry?

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

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.