US Bridges

SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · South East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501620

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
789 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1 Ramp
CrossesEmergency Turnaround
LocationSouth East Columbus
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40485, -84.91006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length789 ft (240.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround?

The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Ramp over Emergency Turnaround?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.