US Bridges

SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27 - US 341 (eb
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 MI W of Eastman
RouteU.S. Route 341
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19748, -83.21601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2024)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 - US 341 (eb over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.