US Bridges

US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 3.9 MI N of LA Grange · Structure no. 000000028550630

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2032. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS27 (sbl)
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.9 MI N of LA Grange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09677, -85.03063
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (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 US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 (sbl) over Beech 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 US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US27 (sbl) over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.