US Bridges

Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501090

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,990 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWarm Springs RD
CrossesCooper Branch
LocationNorth East Columbus
RouteCity Street 8057
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5299, -84.91
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch 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 Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Warm Springs RD over Cooper Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.