US Bridges

Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 7.7 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500740

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Dalton Road
CrossesArmuchee Creek
Location7.7 MI N of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 1364
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36086, -85.14023
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dalton Road over Armuchee 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 Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dalton Road over Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.