US Bridges

SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.1 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,075 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesYoungs Mill Creek
Location8.1 MI E of Rome
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25053, -85.03294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,075 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Youngs Mill 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 SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 293 over Youngs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.