US Bridges

US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 3.9 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500090

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (nbl)
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.9 MI N of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09683, -85.0304
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,290 (2024)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek carry?

About 8,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (nbl) over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.