US Bridges

SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 4 Miles South of Cedartow · Structure no. 000000023350810

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

About this bridge

SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278 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 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 43 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)
CrossesSR 6/US 278
Location4 Miles South of Cedartow
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01679, -85.22041
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278 built?

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

What condition is SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278 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 SR 6/US 278 carry?

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

How long is SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 (us 27 Sbl) over SR 6/US 278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.