US Bridges

8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · .2 KM E/O Old Cusseta HWY · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M0214

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280 in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries8th Division RD
CrossesHighway 1/27/280
Location.2 KM E/O Old Cusseta HWY
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37163, -84.85702
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280 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 2023.

How much traffic does 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Division RD over Highway 1/27/280?

It is owned by the Army.