SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek
GoodChattahoochee County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NW of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300060
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 580 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 82 years old, older 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2032. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek carry?
About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek?
The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 520 - US 27 (eb over Upatoi Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.