US Bridges

Bert Road over Dozier Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550830

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bert Road over Dozier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bert Road over Dozier Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBert Road
CrossesDozier Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31572, -85.09662
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic240 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bert Road over Dozier Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bert Road over Dozier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bert Road over Dozier Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bert Road over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bert Road over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.