US Bridges

SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In South East Rome · Structure no. 000000011500490

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27 in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,695 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesSR 1 - US 27
LocationIn South East Rome
RouteState Highway 101
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23736, -85.16093
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,408 (2024)
Projected traffic19,695 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27 carry?

About 9,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over SR 1 - US 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.