US Bridges

Warren Road over Armuchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 8 MI North of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500970

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
418 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Road over Armuchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Warren Road over Armuchee Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Road
CrossesArmuchee Creek
Location8 MI North of Rome
RouteCity Street 3728
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36839, -85.17009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic630 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Road over Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Road over Armuchee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Warren Road over Armuchee Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warren Road over Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Road over Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.