US Bridges

Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Columbus Airpor · Structure no. 000000021550320

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,768
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Algonouin 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.

It carries about 1,768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlgonouin Drive
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location1 MI S of Columbus Airpor
RouteCity Street 1698
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50235, -84.94424
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,768 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek built?

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

What condition is Algonouin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Algonouin Drive over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.