US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek
GoodBibb County, Georgia · East Edge of Macon · Structure no. 000000002100140
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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.
It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,180 by 2031. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 23 Sbl SR 87 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.