US Bridges

US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Northwest SE · Structure no. 000000008700130

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,825 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 (SBL)-SR1
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationBainbridge - Northwest SE
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92297, -84.60251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2024)
Projected traffic9,825 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$996,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 27 (SBL)-SR1 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 US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (SBL)-SR1 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.