US Bridges

Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011551010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
680 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2031. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArmuchee Connector
CrossesOostanaula River
Location3 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 5000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28726, -85.16325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,840 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River 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 Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River carry?

About 9,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Armuchee Connector over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.