US Bridges

Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus-S of Macon RD · Structure no. 000000021550180

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidtown Drive
CrossesLindsey Creek
LocationColumbus-S of Macon RD
RouteCity Street 713
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48053, -84.93994
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midtown Drive over Lindsey 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 Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Midtown Drive over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.