US Bridges

Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus - SE Section · Structure no. 000000021500460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,020 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFt Benning Road
CrossesBull Creek Trib
LocationColumbus - SE Section
RouteCity Street 8004
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42554, -84.93994
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic16,020 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib 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 Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ft Benning Road over Bull Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.