US Bridges

Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6)

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North-Ne Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501520

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6) in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackmon Road
CrossesSR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6)
LocationNorth-Ne Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55457, -84.89813
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,155 (2024)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6) 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 Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6) carry?

About 9,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6)?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Blackmon Road over SR 22 (us 80)(EXIT 6)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.