US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek
FairHarris County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014500080
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 79 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 27 Alt / SR 85 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 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek carry?
About 6,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 Alt / SR 85 over Ossahatchie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.