US Bridges

US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek in Coweta 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,935 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt.
CrossesWahoo Creek
Location5 MI NW of Newnan
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42838, -84.86164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek built?

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

What condition is US 27 Alt. over Wahoo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt. over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.