US Bridges

6th Ave. over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · W Central Columbus Fam Rt · Structure no. 000000021501290

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave. over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Ave. over NS Railroad in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave.
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationW Central Columbus Fam Rt
RouteCity Street 8010
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47558, -84.98431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2024)
Projected traffic7,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave. over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Ave. over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave. over NS Railroad?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave. over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.