US Bridges

Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 12.4 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550250

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vernon Road over Lovejoy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Road
CrossesLovejoy Creek
Location12.4 MI N of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42747, -85.13121
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek built?

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

What condition is Vernon Road over Lovejoy 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 Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Vernon Road over Lovejoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.