US Bridges

Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · Northeast Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPsalmond Road
CrossesSR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N
LocationNortheast Columbus
RouteCity Street 8065
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55227, -84.85856
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N 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 2024.

How much traffic does Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N carry?

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

How long is Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Psalmond Road over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 11.53N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.