US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Upatoi Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · .1 KM W/O Hourglass RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9355

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista Road over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location.1 KM W/O Hourglass RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44518, -84.75656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over Upatoi 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 August 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.