US Bridges

Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In NW Rome · Structure no. 000000011501070

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mathis Drive over Little Dry 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMathis Drive
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationIn NW Rome
RouteCity Street 3757
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29451, -85.22906
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Mathis Drive over Little Dry 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 Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mathis Drive over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.