US Bridges

Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550310

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Springs Road over Lavendar 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Springs Road
CrossesLavendar Creek
Location8 MI NW of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34437, -85.26682
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek built?

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

What condition is Sand Springs Road over Lavendar 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 Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Springs Road over Lavendar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.