US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 10.5 MI S of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesParis Lake Creek
Location10.5 MI S of Rome
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10592, -85.23168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$344,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek 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 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Paris Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.