US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Manchester · Structure no. 000000019900170

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,230
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 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 4,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3 MI NW of Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87766, -84.65282
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,230 (2024)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
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 4,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.