US Bridges

Lindale Road over Silver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 4.5 M S of Rome@ Lindale · Structure no. 000000011500240

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindale Road over Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lindale Road over Silver Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLindale Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.5 M S of Rome@ Lindale
RouteCity Street 3714
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18898, -85.17491
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2024)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$639,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindale Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindale Road over Silver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lindale Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lindale Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lindale Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.