US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000019900180

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesRocky Ford Branch
Location2.5 MI N of Warm Springs
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92222, -84.69415
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Rocky Ford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.