US Bridges

SR 293 over Dykes Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.4 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500610

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Dykes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 293 over Dykes Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 5 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,655 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 293
CrossesDykes Creek
Location5.4 MI E of Rome
RouteState Highway 293
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25392, -85.07959
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Dykes Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 293 over Dykes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Dykes Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Dykes Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 293 over Dykes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.