US Bridges

US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek

Good

Stewart County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Westville · Structure no. 000000025950440

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (nbl)/ SR 1
CrossesPataula Creek
Location7 MI S of Westville
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93385, -84.80163
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2032
Trucks25%
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (nbl)/ SR 1 over Pataula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.