US Bridges

US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025950340

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,445 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (sbl) / SR 1
CrossesFrog Bottom Creek
Location4 MI N of Lumpkin
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.103, -84.8121
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$633,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (sbl) / SR 1 over Frog Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.