US Bridges

SR 293 over Etowah River Trib.

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In East Rome · Structure no. 000000011550760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Etowah River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 293 over Etowah River Trib. 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 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesEtowah River Trib.
LocationIn East Rome
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25737, -85.12395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2024)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Etowah River Trib. built?

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

What condition is SR 293 over Etowah River Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Etowah River Trib. carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Etowah River Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 293 over Etowah River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.