US Bridges

Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConisburgh Way
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 2209
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50328, -84.92102
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conisburgh Way over Cooper 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 Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek carry?

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

How long is Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Conisburgh Way over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.