US Bridges

US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek

Good

Clay County, Georgia · 6 Miles North of Bluffton · Structure no. 000000006100010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek in Clay County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 27 SR 1
CrossesLittle Pachitla Creek
Location6 Miles North of Bluffton
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61781, -84.83171
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 27 SR 1 over Little Pachitla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.