US Bridges

Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097

Poor

Floyd County, Georgia · In North East Rome · Structure no. 000000011500950

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097 in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston Avenue
CrossesNS Railroad (719097
LocationIn North East Rome
RouteCity Street 3724
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26357, -85.15688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$785,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston Avenue over NS Railroad (719097?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.