US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · 1.5 KM W 2nd Armored Div · Structure no. 0000000000M9354

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesRandall Creek
Location1.5 KM W 2nd Armored Div
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45413, -84.79118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over Randall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Randall Creek?

It is owned by the Army.