US Bridges

SR 22SP Macon RD over Cooper Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Section of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500140

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22SP Macon RD over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22SP Macon RD over Cooper Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,495 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 22SP Macon RD
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationEast Section of Columbus
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49098, -84.9208
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic24,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 22SP Macon RD over Cooper 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 Cooper Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22SP Macon RD over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.