US Bridges

US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 0.1 MI S SR 100 in C-Town · Structure no. 000000023300030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 Bus-Sr 1
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S SR 100 in C-Town
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00364, -85.25478
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,130 (2024)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$336,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 8,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 Bus-Sr 1 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.