US Bridges

River Road over Heiferhorn Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 14 MI NW of Dtown Columb · Structure no. 000000021500380

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Heiferhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Heiferhorn Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, 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 5,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,275 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHeiferhorn Creek
Location14 MI NW of Dtown Columb
RouteState Highway 219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57127, -85.01414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,270 (2024)
Projected traffic7,275 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Heiferhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Heiferhorn 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 River Road over Heiferhorn Creek carry?

About 5,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.