US Bridges

Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In SW Rome · Structure no. 000000011500630

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27 in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDarlington Drive
CrossesSR 1 - US 27
LocationIn SW Rome
RouteCity Street 3745
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21967, -85.1745
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$926,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington Drive 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 Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27 carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington Drive over SR 1 - US 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.