US Bridges

SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · SE Columbus Cty Limits · Structure no. 000000021500010

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road is a concrete frame carrying SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,420 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 520 (us 27)
CrossesM-8000 Custer Road
LocationSE Columbus Cty Limits
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40424, -84.90718
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width272 ft (82.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic30,420 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$471,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 (us 27) over M-8000 Custer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.