US Bridges

SR 270 over Bridge Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007100400

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 270 over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 270 over Bridge Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 270
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationApp 2 MI W of Doerun
RouteState Highway 270
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31737, -83.94856
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 270 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 270 over Bridge 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 270 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 270 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 270 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.