US Bridges

Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In North West Rome · Structure no. 000000011500820

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,845 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLavender Road
CrossesLittle Dry Creek Trib
LocationIn North West Rome
RouteCity Street 3705
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27446, -85.20784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic7,845 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lavender Road over Little Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.