US Bridges

SR027 over Sulphur Branch

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Marion County, Tennessee · SR027 over Sulphur Branch · Structure no. 58SR0270027

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR027 over Sulphur Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR027 over Sulphur Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR027
CrossesSulphur Branch
LocationSR027 over Sulphur Branch
RouteState Highway SR027
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12713, -85.38987
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2022)
Projected traffic3,261 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR027 over Sulphur Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR027 over Sulphur Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR027 over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SR027 over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR027 over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.