US Bridges

River Road over Standing Boy Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500390

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Standing Boy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Standing Boy Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesStanding Boy Creek
Location10 MI N of Columbus
RouteState Highway 219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58522, -85.02116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2024)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Standing Boy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Standing Boy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Standing Boy Creek carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Standing Boy Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Standing Boy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.