US Bridges

US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 9.8 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550600

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 (sbl)/ SR 1
CrossesWest Point Lake Trib
Location9.8 MI N of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1819, -85.02879
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,580 (2024)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib carry?

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 (sbl)/ SR 1 over West Point Lake Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.