US Bridges

US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · In North Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004551750

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,400 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesLittle Tallapoosa River
LocationIn North Carrollton
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59696, -85.07922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2024)
Projected traffic42,400 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Little Tallapoosa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Little Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.