US Bridges

Wayside Road over Dykes Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.6 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550150

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayside Road over Dykes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wayside Road over Dykes Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWayside Road
CrossesDykes Creek
Location8.6 MI E of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29831, -85.03542
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayside Road over Dykes Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayside 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 Wayside Road over Dykes Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wayside Road over Dykes Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wayside Road over Dykes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.