US Bridges

Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500930

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdgewood Road
CrossesLindsey Creek
LocationEast Central Columbus
RouteCity Street 8026
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49151, -84.9427
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,155 (2024)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$978,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Road over Lindsey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 9,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Road over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.