US Bridges

East 12th Street over Silver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In South Rome · Structure no. 000000011500860

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 12th Street over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 12th Street over Silver Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast 12th Street
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationIn South Rome
RouteCity Street 3710
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23838, -85.17504
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2024)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 12th Street over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 12th Street over Silver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East 12th Street over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East 12th Street over Silver Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns East 12th Street over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.