US Bridges

Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In SW Rome · Structure no. 000000011551080

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCrescent Avenue
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationIn SW Rome
RouteCity Street 504
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2326, -85.1779
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$13.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Avenue over Silver 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 Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Crescent Avenue over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.