US Bridges

US 27 over NS (719424X)

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Mt. Zion · Structure no. 000000004500990

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over NS (719424X) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over NS (719424X) in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,805 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesNS (719424X)
Location3 MI E of Mt. Zion
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64535, -85.13211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2024)
Projected traffic23,805 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over NS (719424X) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over NS (719424X) 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 US 27 over NS (719424X) carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over NS (719424X)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over NS (719424X)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.