US Bridges

SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301

Fair

Sumter County, Georgia · 13.6 MI E of Americus · Structure no. 000000026100110

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301 in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2032. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27
CrossesFlint River- CR 301
Location13.6 MI E of Americus
RouteState Highway 27
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05874, -83.97747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301 carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Flint River- CR 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.