US Bridges

US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501490

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,550 by 2031. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 / SR 1
CrossesSR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps
LocationNorth Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54847, -84.95094
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2024)
Projected traffic38,550 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps 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 US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 / SR 1 over SR 22- 2 SR 22 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.