US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Manchester · Structure no. 000000019900160

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 8,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationIn Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86658, -84.62873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,510 (2024)
Projected traffic10,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$706,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 8,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.