US Bridges

Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib

Poor

Floyd County, Georgia · 9.6 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGaines Road
CrossesWoodward Creek Trib
Location9.6 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36009, -85.07148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.