US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned)

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Rome @ SR 53 · Structure no. 000000011500030

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned) in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,065 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesSou R/R (abandoned)
Location6 MI S of Rome @ SR 53
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17775, -85.20644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2024)
Projected traffic28,065 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned) carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Sou R/R (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.