US Bridges

SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U)

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · Buchanan - Northside · Structure no. 000000014350830

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U) in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1BUS- US 27BUS
CrossesNS Railroad (719256U)
LocationBuchanan - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80585, -85.19036
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U) carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1BUS- US 27BUS over NS Railroad (719256U)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.