US Bridges

Darlington Drive over Silver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In Delimited South Rome · Structure no. 000000011550470

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Drive over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darlington Drive over Silver Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,445 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDarlington Drive
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationIn Delimited South Rome
RouteCity Street 3745
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22068, -85.17718
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic5,445 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Darlington Drive over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington Drive over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Darlington Drive over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Darlington Drive over Silver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington Drive over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.