US Bridges

US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 2 Miles Southeast of Atta · Structure no. 000000008700020

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus 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 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (sbl)/ SR1
CrossesAttapulgus Creek
Location2 Miles Southeast of Atta
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73446, -84.45325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus 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)/ SR1 over Attapulgus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus Creek carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (sbl)/ SR1 over Attapulgus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.