SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek
FairPolk County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300050
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,330 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.