US Bridges

West Street over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Southside · Structure no. 000000008700340

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Street over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Street 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Street
CrossesSR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)
LocationBainbridge - Southside
RouteState Highway 309
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89225, -84.5764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2024)
Projected traffic9,975 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Street 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 West Street 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 West Street over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.