US Bridges

Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · At Lindale · Structure no. 000000011500880

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEden Valley Road
CrossesBooze Creek
LocationAt Lindale
RouteCity Street 3713
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18693, -85.17849
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Valley Road over Booze 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 Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Eden Valley Road over Booze Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.