US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 6.5 MI N of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029551040

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2 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 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2031. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 - US 27 (nbl)
CrossesSR 2
Location6.5 MI N of Chickamauga
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95144, -85.27344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2 built?

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

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2 carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 (nbl) over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.