SR 27 over Lime Creek
GoodSumter County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150510
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 27 over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over Lime Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 27 over Lime Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 27 over Lime 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 27 over Lime Creek carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 27 over Lime Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 27 over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.