US Bridges

Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Northeast Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550090

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPierce Chapel RD
CrossesFlatrock Branch
LocationNortheast Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55759, -84.87015
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch 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 Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Pierce Chapel RD over Flatrock Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.