US Bridges

US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie Creek

Fair

Harris County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014500030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie 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 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,435 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 / SR 1
CrossesOssahatchie Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Hamilton
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68853, -84.85688
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2024)
Projected traffic6,435 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$856,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie Creek built?

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

What condition is US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie 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 October 2023.

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

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 / SR 1 over Ossahatchie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.