US Bridges

US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · South Edge of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500070

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 years old, older 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,110 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 27/ SR 1
CrossesBlue John Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.00883, -85.01798
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,110 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 27/ SR 1 over Blue John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.