US Bridges

SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · In Eastman City Limits · Structure no. 000000009100020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib in Dodge 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,455 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27BUS - US341B
CrossesSugar Creek Trib
LocationIn Eastman City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 341
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1966, -83.19617
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2024)
Projected traffic4,455 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib 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 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 27BUS - US341B over Sugar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.