US Bridges

SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Manchester · Structure no. 000000026300320

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 85E- US 27 Alt.
CrossesLazar Creek
Location2 MI S of Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81809, -84.64614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar 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 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 85E- US 27 Alt. over Lazar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.