US Bridges

SR 22SP Macon RD over Flatrock Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus - East Section · Structure no. 000000021500150

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22SP Macon RD over Flatrock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22SP Macon RD over Flatrock Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 8,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,890 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 22SP Macon RD
CrossesFlatrock Creek
LocationColumbus - East Section
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51909, -84.87811
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic8,820 (2024)
Projected traffic10,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 22SP Macon RD over Flatrock 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 June 2024.

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

About 8,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 22SP Macon RD over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.