Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East
GoodChattahoochee County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300200
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East 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 Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East carry?
About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hour Glass Road over SR 520 (us 27) 5.08 East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.