US Bridges

US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 8 Miles North of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350320

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2030. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS27 / SR 1
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location8 Miles North of Cuthbert
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88587, -84.79432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek built?

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

What condition is US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US27 / SR 1 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.