US Bridges

Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550270

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Garrard Street 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarrard Street
CrossesWeracoba Creek
LocationCentral Columbus
RouteCity Street 1107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48313, -84.96509
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrard Street over Weracoba 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 Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Garrard Street over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.