US Bridges

US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550890

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27/ SR 1
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99143, -85.00463
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane 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 Long Cane Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 27/ SR 1 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.