US Bridges

Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Southeast Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501630

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
716 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2031. The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCuster Road
CrossesSR 520- NS Railroad
LocationSoutheast Columbus
RouteCity Street 8000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4052, -84.91077
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 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length716 ft (218.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2024)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad 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 Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad?

The structure is 716 ft (218.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Road over SR 520- NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.