US Bridges

US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NW of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014300020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, 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 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,485 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (nbl)/ SR 1
CrossesTallapoosa River
Location4.4 MI NW of Buchanan
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8634, -85.21318
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2024)
Projected traffic7,485 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River built?

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

What condition is US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Tallapoosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.