US Bridges

US 27 (nbl)-Sr 1 over NS Railroad

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 7 Mi. S of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350670

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (nbl)-Sr 1 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (nbl)-Sr 1 over NS Railroad in Polk 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 6,940 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 (nbl)-Sr 1
CrossesNS Railroad
Location7 Mi. S of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91149, -85.24216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,940 (2024)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 27 (nbl)-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 December 2023.

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

About 6,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (nbl)-Sr 1 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.