US Bridges

US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411)

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · SE Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411) in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,590 by 2031. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27- SR 520 Wbl
CrossesI-185 (sr 411)
LocationSE Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40528, -84.92421
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic34,590 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411) 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 US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411) carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411)?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 27- SR 520 Wbl over I-185 (sr 411)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.