US Bridges

Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib.

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 12 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011551160

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib. in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Bluff Road
CrossesOostanaula Riv Trib.
Location12 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39847, -85.07368
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Thomas Bluff Road over Oostanaula Riv Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.