US Bridges

Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhitesville Road
CrossesHeiferhorn Creek
LocationNorth Columbus
RouteCity Street 8055
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57929, -84.97229
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesville Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.