US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Luthersville · Structure no. 000000019900240

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

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Sandy 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 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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
CrossesSandy Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Luthersville
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12611, -84.72754
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.