US Bridges

US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SE of Summerville · Structure no. 000000005550820

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,165 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 Nbl /Sr 1
CrossesLittle Armuchee Creek
Location7.5 MI SE of Summerville
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41959, -85.24163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Nbl /Sr 1 over Little Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.