US Bridges

Old River Road over Standing Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · NW Columbus City Limits · Structure no. 000000021550010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Standing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Standing Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesStanding Creek
LocationNW Columbus City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58244, -85.0226
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Standing Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Standing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Standing Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Standing Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over Standing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.