US Bridges

US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 6 Miles North Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350310

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS27 / SR 1
CrossesMill Branch
Location6 Miles North Cuthbert
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8569, -84.7812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2029
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US27 / SR 1 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.