US Bridges

Cusseta Road over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus C L · Structure no. 000000021500410

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cusseta Road over Bull Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cusseta Road over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,260 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCusseta Road
CrossesBull Creek
LocationCentral Columbus C L
RouteCity Street 8000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43966, -84.94572
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic16,260 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cusseta Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cusseta Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cusseta Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cusseta Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cusseta Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.