US Bridges

US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 2.2 MI S of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024350360

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27/ SR 1
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.2 MI S of Cuthbert
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRandolph County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.74072, -84.7958
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27/ SR 1 over CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27/ SR 1 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.