US Bridges

Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · .7 KM S/O Custer RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9374

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2045. The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsey CR Pkwy-Nb
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location.7 KM S/O Custer RD
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38367, -84.92928
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi 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 Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey CR Pkwy-Nb over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.