US Bridges

Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.1 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550140

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclain Road
CrossesDykes Creek
Location8.1 MI E of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28979, -85.04063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclain Road over Dykes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclain Road over Dykes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.