US Bridges

SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 1.8 Mi. S. of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350820

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.8 Mi. S. of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03983, -85.23258
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl 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 SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 (s 27 Nbl/Sbl over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.