US Bridges

CR 27 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · App 6 MI E of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001950120

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 27 over Five Mile Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 27
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationApp 6 MI E of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19834, -83.12069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 27 over Five Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.