US Bridges

Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus East C.L. · Structure no. 000000021500970

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,605 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodruff Farm RD
CrossesBull Creek
LocationColumbus East C.L.
RouteCity Street 8037
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.497, -84.89511
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic13,605 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

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodruff Farm RD over Bull 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 Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff Farm RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.