US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Parks Creek

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Greenville · Structure no. 000000019900220

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Parks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Parks Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 84 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesParks Creek
Location4 MI N of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08634, -84.72026
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Parks Creek 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 Parks Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.