US Bridges

US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020100030

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 years old, older 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,885 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 27 /Sr 1
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Colquitt
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17084, -84.74282
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2024)
Projected traffic9,885 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 /Sr 1 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.