US Bridges

US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550900

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Flat Shoal 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 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesFlat Shoal Creek
Location8 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.94528, -84.92443
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2024)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$38 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek built?

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

What condition is US 27 over Flat Shoal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Flat Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.