US Bridges

US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · 5 Miles Southeast of Atta · Structure no. 000000008700010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 (sbl)/Sr 1
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location5 Miles Southeast of Atta
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.7197, -84.41124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2024)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (sbl)/Sr 1 over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.