US Bridges

Schatulga Road over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021500490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,290
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schatulga Road over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Schatulga Road over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,090 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSchatulga Road
CrossesBull Creek
LocationEast Columbus Uab
RouteCity Street 8042
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51064, -84.86946
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,290 (2024)
Projected traffic15,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schatulga Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schatulga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Schatulga Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 7,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schatulga Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Schatulga Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.