US Bridges

Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100290

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Road
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location2 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 2785
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80932, -83.75838
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2024)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.