L. Texas Valley Rd over Lavender Creek
Floyd County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- L. Texas Valley Rd over Lavender Creek in Floyd County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 230 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 79 of the 202 inventoried bridges in Floyd County rated fair (39.1%); 7 (3.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 8.4 Mi N of Rome |
| NBI structure number | 000000011550280 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Floyd County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 1 - US 27 over NS Railroad (719104X) | 1956 | 34,700 | Fair |
| SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & NS RR | 1956 | 34,700 | Fair |
| SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(WBL)TO SR 1 SB | 1966 | 30,200 | Fair |
| SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over M-3747 E. 19TH Street | 1966 | 30,100 | Fair |
| SR 20-us 411(EBL) over SR 1 (nbl) - US 27 | 1966 | 29,100 | Fair |
| SR 20-us 411 over Etowah River Trib. | 1957 | 29,100 | Good |
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