US Bridges

Second Avenue over Oostanaula River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In Rome · Structure no. 000000011500510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue over Oostanaula River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Avenue over Oostanaula River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,360 by 2032. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn Rome
RouteState Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25423, -85.17593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2024)
Projected traffic39,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Avenue over Oostanaula River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Second Avenue over Oostanaula River carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Avenue over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.