US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Manchester · Structure no. 000000019900150

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,775 by 2031. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85604, -84.61991
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic14,775 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.