Floyd County Bridge Report Card
Floyd County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Floyd County, Georgia
Floyd County has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.5% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,700 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Floyd County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,700 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.5% | 6.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,251,644 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,700 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Floyd County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Road over Zuber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,480 | 1931 |
| Kingston Avenue over Ns Railroad (719097 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,700 | 1978 |
| Plainville Road over Woodward Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 720 | 1926 |
| Bells Ferry Road over Woodward Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1938 |
| L. Texas Valley RD over Armuchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 230 | 1935 |
| Gaines Road over Woodward Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1991 |
| Fouch Gap Road over Heath Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1982 |
| SR 1 - US 27 over Ns Railroad (719104x) | High traffic | Fair | 34,700 | 1956 |
| SR 1 - US 27 over Etowah River & Ns Rr | High traffic | Fair | 34,700 | 1956 |
| SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over Rmp SR 20(wbl)to SR 1 SB | High traffic | Fair | 30,200 | 1966 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.