US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300060

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 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 Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,875 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesLake Creek Trib
Location6 MI N of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09527, -85.23603
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,875 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Lake Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.