US Bridges

Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In West Rome · Structure no. 000000011550590

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParis Drive
CrossesHorseleg Creek
LocationIn West Rome
RouteCity Street 813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26454, -85.21372
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paris Drive over Horseleg 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Paris Drive over Horseleg Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.