US Bridges

US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · W. Columbus-Uab · Structure no. 000000021550560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 27,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,015 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27- Sr- 1
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationW. Columbus-Uab
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47741, -84.98752
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,700 (2024)
Projected traffic39,015 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad carry?

About 27,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 27- Sr- 1 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.