US Bridges

Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021501060

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, 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.

It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,460 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitesville Road
CrossesRoaring Branch
LocationNorth Columbus Uab
RouteCity Street 8055
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53201, -84.9654
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic26,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch 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 Roaring Branch carry?

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

How long is Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Whitesville Road over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.