US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Coleman Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Luthersville · Structure no. 000000019951210

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Coleman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt./ Sr. 41 over Coleman Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ Sr. 41
CrossesColeman Creek
Location4 MI S of Luthersville
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.15675, -84.73424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.