US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In North Rome · Structure no. 000000011500180

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
555 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,810 by 2032. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn North Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26061, -85.17106
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2024)
Projected traffic42,810 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.