US Bridges

US 80 over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 9 MI NE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501650

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesBull Creek
Location9 MI NE of Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53822, -84.84834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Bull 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Bull Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.