SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek
FairFloyd County, Georgia · 3.2 MI North of Rome · Structure no. 000000011500200
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 5 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,620 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 22,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.