US Bridges

US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NE JCT SR 1-E Colu · Structure no. 000000021500280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,375 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 Alt./ SR 85
CrossesWalking Trail
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SR 1-E Colu
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52041, -84.90849
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,820 (2024)
Projected traffic24,375 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail 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 US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt./ SR 85 over Walking Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.