US Bridges

SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · W. Edge of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350460

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 27
CrossesPennahatchee Crk
LocationW. Edge of Vienna
RouteState Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0944, -83.81406
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk 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 Pennahatchee Crk carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Pennahatchee Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.