US Bridges

Abrams Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.8 MI SE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500720

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abrams Road over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abrams Road over Spring Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbrams Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8.8 MI SE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14596, -85.08981
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abrams Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Abrams Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Abrams Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.