US Bridges

Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.9 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500960

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBells Ferry Road
CrossesDozier Creek
Location5.9 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 2293
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32096, -85.11021
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Bells Ferry Road over Dozier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.