US Bridges

Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChattsworth RD
CrossesBull Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52879, -84.84946
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chattsworth RD 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 Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chattsworth RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.