US Bridges

US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Northeast Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500330

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,370 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 27 Alt.
CrossesBull Creek
LocationNortheast Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55521, -84.85131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,370 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is US 27 Alt. over Bull 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 US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 27 Alt. over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.