US Bridges

SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New River

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950560

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2031. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 US 27 Sbl
CrossesNew River
Location5 MI SE of Franklin
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.22237, -85.02805
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New River built?

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

What condition is SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New 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 Sbl over New River carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 US 27 Sbl over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.