Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek
FairMuscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500350
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 294 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 101 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 5 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,770 by 2031. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek carry?
About 24,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.