US Bridges

SR 20 over Dry Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500300

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Dry Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,595 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesSR 20
CrossesDry Creek
Location6 MI W of Rome
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26616, -85.27953
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic20,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 20 over Dry Creek 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 20 over Dry Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.