SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow
GoodPosted for loadWashington County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Oconee · Structure no. 000000030300260
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 272 over Buffalo Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.