US Bridges

US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H)

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004500290

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H) in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,135 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt
CrossesNS Railroad (719394H)
LocationIn Whitesburg
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48913, -84.91046
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,135 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$791,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H) 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 over NS Railroad (719394H) carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H)?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt over NS Railroad (719394H)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.