US Bridges

17th Street over Weracoba Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500910

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Mixed Types
Other
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Street over Weracoba Creek is a other mixed types carrying 17th Street over Weracoba Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries17th Street
CrossesWeracoba Creek
LocationCentral Columbus
RouteCity Street 8014
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47851, -84.96501
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Street over Weracoba Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Street over Weracoba 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 17th Street over Weracoba Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 17th Street over Weracoba Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Street over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.