US Bridges

Morris Road over Lindsey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus City Limits · Structure no. 000000021500940

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Lindsey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Morris Road over Lindsey 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 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorris Road
CrossesLindsey Creek
LocationColumbus City Limits
RouteCity Street 8034
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45639, -84.94323
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2024)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Road over Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is Morris 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Road over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.