US Bridges

Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550130

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYoungs Mill Road
CrossesYoungs Mill Creek
Location8.2 MI E of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25842, -85.03144
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Mill Road over Youngs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.