US Bridges

Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550320

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Springs Road
CrossesRock Mountain Creek
Location8 MI NW of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34812, -85.26465
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks12%
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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek built?

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

What condition is Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain 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 Rock Mountain Creek carry?

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

How long is Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Sand Springs Road over Rock Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.