US Bridges

US 27 Alt Wbl over NS Railroad

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500280

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt Wbl over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt Wbl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,970 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).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt Wbl
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn South Carrollton
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5581, -85.06456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic4,970 (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 Wbl over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 27 Alt Wbl over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt Wbl over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt Wbl 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 Wbl over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.