River Road over Roaring Branch
FairMuscogee County, Georgia · Nnw Columbus City Limit · Structure no. 000000021500370
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Roaring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Roaring Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,780 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Roaring Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is River Road over Roaring Branch 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 River Road over Roaring Branch carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Roaring Branch?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Roaring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.