US Bridges

L. Texas Valley RD over Lavender Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.4 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550280

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Texas Valley RD over Lavender Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L. Texas Valley RD over Lavender Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesL. Texas Valley RD
CrossesLavender Creek
Location8.4 MI N of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37215, -85.19368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is L. Texas Valley RD over Lavender 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 August 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns L. Texas Valley RD over Lavender Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.