US Bridges

L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550270

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL. Texas Valley RD
CrossesArmuchee Creek
Location8.5 MI N of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37383, -85.17821
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.