US Bridges

SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021500130

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 years old, older 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,990 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 22SP Macon RD
CrossesLindsey Creek
LocationColumbus Uab
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48222, -84.94033
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2024)
Projected traffic51,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$802,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22SP Macon RD over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.