US Bridges

CR 27 over Pataula Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 9 Miles Northwest of Cut · Structure no. 000000024350070

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Pataula Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 27 over Pataula Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 years old, older 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCR 27
CrossesPataula Creek
Location9 Miles Northwest of Cut
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89679, -84.8537
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Pataula Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 27 over Pataula Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Pataula Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Pataula Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Pataula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.