US Bridges

Chulio Road over Spring Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500690

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chulio Road over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chulio Road over Spring 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChulio Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 831
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19885, -85.08208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chulio Road over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Chulio Road over Spring 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 Chulio Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chulio Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chulio Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.