US Bridges

US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus)

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · South Bainbridge-Shotwell · Structure no. 000000008700070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus) in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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 (SBL)-SR38-US
CrossesSR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus)
LocationSouth Bainbridge-Shotwell
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90408, -84.58711
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus) built?

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

What condition is US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus) 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 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus) carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over SR 38 Bus (us 84 Bus)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.