US Bridges

5th Avenue over Oostanaula River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In Rome @.1 MI N Broad ST · Structure no. 000000011500850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Avenue over Oostanaula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2032. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Avenue
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn Rome @.1 MI N Broad ST
RouteCity Street 3709
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25687, -85.17178
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River built?

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

What condition is 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Avenue over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.