US Bridges

US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Ala-Ga ST Line-W Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500090

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,100 by 2032. The structure is 1,306 ft (398.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 280 SR 520 Cor
CrossesM-8007- Chatt. River- RR
LocationAla-Ga ST Line-W Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45313, -84.99516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,306 ft (398.1 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2024)
Projected traffic47,100 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR?

The structure is 1,306 ft (398.1 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 SR 520 Cor over M-8007- Chatt. River- RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.