US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297)

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 5.5 MI N of Chickamuaga · Structure no. 000000029551020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297) in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,295 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27 (sbl)
CrossesLittle Street (cr 297)
Location5.5 MI N of Chickamuaga
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94746, -85.27559
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2024)
Projected traffic20,295 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$917,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297) carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over Little Street (cr 297)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.