US Bridges

SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · S. Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021500060

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,375 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 520 Ebl (us 27)
CrossesBull Creek
LocationS. Columbus Uab
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42925, -84.95194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2024)
Projected traffic48,375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 Ebl (us 27) over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.