16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek
FairPosted for loadMuscogee County, Georgia · C-Downtown Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550210
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Avenue over Weracoba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.