US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over SR 2

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 6.5 MI N of Chickamauga · Structure no. 000000029551050

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) over SR 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) 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 23,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,010 by 2031. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27 (sbl)
CrossesSR 2
Location6.5 MI N of Chickamauga
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95138, -85.2737
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,340 (2024)
Projected traffic35,010 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 (sbl) 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 (sbl) over SR 2 carry?

About 23,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.