US Bridges

SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023500110

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
504 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2031. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27
CrossesBig Tucsawhatchee Creek
Location3.5 MI SW Hawkinsville
RouteState Highway 27
CountyPulaski County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23961, -83.50194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$784,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Big Tucsawhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.