US Bridges

Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway Road over Flatrock 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGateway Road
CrossesFlatrock Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 1773
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53359, -84.87962
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek built?

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

What condition is Gateway Road over Flatrock 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 Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek carry?

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

How long is Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Gateway Road over Flatrock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.