US Bridges

US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Summerville · Structure no. 000000005500020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
396 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 5 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 9,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2031. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 /Sr 1
CrossesChattooga River
Location1 MI SE of Summerville
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46788, -85.33512
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,640 (2024)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River carry?

About 9,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.