US Bridges

Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · .5 KM SE of 10th ST · Structure no. 0000000000M9366

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2045. The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cusseta Road
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location.5 KM SE of 10th ST
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40102, -84.89268
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length520 ft (158.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cusseta 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 Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cusseta Road over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.