US Bridges

US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B)

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Northwest SE · Structure no. 000000008700100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B) 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 11,090 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,635 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 (NBL)-SR1
CrossesSR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B)
LocationBainbridge - Northwest SE
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91938, -84.60088
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,090 (2024)
Projected traffic16,635 by 2032
Trucks20%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B) built?

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

What condition is US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B) 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 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B) carry?

About 11,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over SR 1B Dothan RD (us 27B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.