US Bridges

SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Southside · Structure no. 000000008700240

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97
CrossesSR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)
LocationBainbridge - Southside
RouteState Highway 97
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.893, -84.57969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2024)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) built?

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

What condition is SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.