US Bridges

Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · In West Rome · Structure no. 000000011550680

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGarden Lakes Pwy
CrossesBeech Creek
LocationIn West Rome
RouteCity Street 1099
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27865, -85.26303
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech 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 Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Garden Lakes Pwy over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.