US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · At North Rome City Limits · Structure no. 000000011500190

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,245 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationAt North Rome City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26974, -85.18079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2024)
Projected traffic37,245 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.