US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 8 MI North of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500210

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,240 by 2032. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesArmuchee Creek
Location8 MI North of Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37014, -85.17262
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic21,240 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee 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 Armuchee Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.