US Bridges

SR 520 (us 27) over Weracoba Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 3.6 MI N of SR1-SW Columb · Structure no. 000000021500070

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 (us 27) over Weracoba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 520 (us 27) over Weracoba Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,620 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520 (us 27)
CrossesWeracoba Creek
Location3.6 MI N of SR1-SW Columb
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4382, -84.96159
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2024)
Projected traffic49,620 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 520 (us 27) over Weracoba 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 July 2024.

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

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 520 (us 27) over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.