US Bridges

First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NW of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300190

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East is a concrete tee beam carrying First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1943, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Division Rd.
CrossesSR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East
Location7.5 MI NW of Cusseta
RouteFederal Lands Road 17400
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38189, -84.86863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns First Division Rd. over SR 520 (us 27) 1.97 East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.