US Bridges

US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · In South East Trion · Structure no. 000000005550920

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
748 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2031. The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 27 /Sr 1
CrossesChattooga River
LocationIn South East Trion
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53978, -85.30049
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length748 ft (228 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2024)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 /Sr 1 over Chattooga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.