US Bridges

Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G)

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · In Rome · Structure no. 000000011550510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G) in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Avenue
CrossesNS RAILROAD(719109G)
LocationIn Rome
RouteCity Street 570
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24258, -85.16858
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$651,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G) carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Avenue over NS RAILROAD(719109G)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.