US Bridges

SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 5 M. S. of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350790

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,415 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 (us 27 Sbl)
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location5 M. S. of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00495, -85.22307
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2024)
Projected traffic11,415 by 2032
Trucks18%
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road built?

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

What condition is SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road 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 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.