US Bridges

Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In NW Rome · Structure no. 000000011501080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Technology Pkwy 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTechnology Pkwy
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationIn NW Rome
RouteCity Street 3758
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29879, -85.23175
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Technology Pkwy over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.