US Bridges

US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Southwest SE · Structure no. 000000008700040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,690 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS27 (NBL)-SR38-US
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationBainbridge - Southwest SE
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89691, -84.58476
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,690 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad 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 US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US27 (NBL)-SR38-US over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.