SR 270 over Sour Branch
GoodPosted for loadColquitt County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Doerun · Structure no. 000000007100410
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 270 over Sour Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 270 over Sour Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 270 over Sour Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 270 over Sour Branch 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 Sour Branch carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 270 over Sour Branch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 270 over Sour Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.