US Bridges

US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500270

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,765 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt Ebl
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn South Carrollton
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55787, -85.06436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2024)
Projected traffic39,765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad 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 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt Ebl over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.