US Bridges

Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.1 MI W of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550730

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnett Ferry Road
CrossesFunderbuck Creek
Location5.1 MI W of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 3707
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24372, -85.26356
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 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
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2024)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck 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 Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Burnett Ferry Road over Funderbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.