US Bridges

SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 0.9 MI NE of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950510

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,411 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,925 by 2031. The structure is 1,411 ft (430.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1/ US 27 Nbl
CrossesSR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River
Location0.9 MI NE of Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28991, -85.08854
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,411 ft (430.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2024)
Projected traffic5,925 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$8.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River?

The structure is 1,411 ft (430.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1/ US 27 Nbl over SR 34/CHATTAHOCHEE River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.