US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000019951010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 18
CrossesKendall Creek
Location2 MI S of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99262, -84.70779
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2024)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall 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. 18 over Kendall Creek carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt./ Sr. 18 over Kendall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.