US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek
PoorWalker County, Georgia · In South Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500030
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,790
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 100 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,735 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek carry?
About 3,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 Bus. SR 1B over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.