US Bridges

Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500880

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard Road
CrossesHeiferhorn Creek
LocationNorth Columbus
RouteCity Street 8073
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58552, -84.97137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic360 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard Road over Heiferhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.