US Bridges

US 27 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500030

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 over Buffalo Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,650 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationIn South Carrollton
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56176, -85.0732
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2024)
Projected traffic40,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$443,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 27 over Buffalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 27 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.