US Bridges

Whitesville Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021501050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesville Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitesville Road over NS Railroad in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,460 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhitesville Road
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationNorth Columbus Uab
RouteCity Street 8055
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53, -84.96437
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic26,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitesville Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitesville Road over NS Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Whitesville Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitesville Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesville Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.