US Bridges

US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NE JCT SR 1-NE Col · Structure no. 000000021500310

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road 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 6 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 6,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,120 by 2031. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 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. Sbl
CrossesM-8056 Miller Road
Location3.7 MI NE JCT SR 1-NE Col
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52246, -84.89254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,680 (2024)
Projected traffic24,120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road built?

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

What condition is US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road carry?

About 6,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Alt. Sbl over M-8056 Miller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.