US Bridges

North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In North Rome · Structure no. 000000011550860

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,255 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 7th Avenue
CrossesBurwell Creek
LocationIn North Rome
RouteCity Street 1184
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2637, -85.16974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2024)
Projected traffic18,255 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 7th Avenue over Burwell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns North 7th Avenue over Burwell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.