US Bridges

US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Columbus City · Structure no. 000000014500020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,755 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 27/ SR 1
CrossesStanding Boy Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Columbus City
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.63018, -84.89615
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2024)
Projected traffic10,755 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27/ SR 1 over Standing Boy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.