US Bridges

US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In South Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004551560

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
780 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2032. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt SR 16
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn South Whitesburg
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47645, -84.90109
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River 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 SR 16 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt SR 16 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.