US Bridges

US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 2 Miles Southeast of Att · Structure no. 000000008700480

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (NBL)-SR1
CrossesAttapulgus Creek
Location2 Miles Southeast of Att
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73471, -84.45315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2024)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (NBL)-SR1 over Attapulgus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.