US Bridges

SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 6 Mi. S. of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350770

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
764 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,725 by 2032. The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 (us 27)
CrossesSR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR
Location6 Mi. S. of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98973, -85.25157
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length764 ft (232.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2024)
Projected traffic7,725 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$8.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR 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 SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR?

The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 (us 27) over SR 1 B/Cason Rd/N. S. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.