US Bridges

US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - SW Section · Structure no. 000000008700090

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
887 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR 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 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2032. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 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
CrossesFlint River- CSX RR
LocationBainbridge - SW Section
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90631, -84.58894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length887 ft (270.4 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$5.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR carry?

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

How long is US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR?

The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US27 (SBL)-SR38-US over Flint River- CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.