US Bridges

Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012900770

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Rome-Dalton RD
CrossesBow Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Sugar Valley
RouteCounty Highway 2305
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53872, -85.02671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic540 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Rome-Dalton RD over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.