US Bridges

SR 27 over Flint River Overflow

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 10.3 Miles West of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009300050

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Flint River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 over Flint River Overflow in Dooly 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 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesFlint River Overflow
Location10.3 Miles West of Vienna
RouteState Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06265, -83.96808
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Flint River Overflow built?

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

What condition is SR 27 over Flint River Overflow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Flint River Overflow carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Flint River Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Flint River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.