US Bridges

Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus C.L. · Structure no. 000000021501230

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cusseta Road over Weracoba 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCusseta Road
CrossesWeracoba Creek
LocationColumbus C.L.
RouteCity Street 8000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45786, -84.97595
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2024)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek built?

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

What condition is Cusseta Road over Weracoba 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 Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.