US Bridges

SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029551070

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2031. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 US 27 (nbl)
CrossesCane Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Lafayette
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62374, -85.27597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 US 27 (nbl) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.