US Bridges

Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake

GoodPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · N.W.Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550360

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStanding Boy Road
CrossesOliver Lake
LocationN.W.Columbus
RouteCity Street 1835
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54926, -85.01977
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$727,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake 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 Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Standing Boy Road over Oliver Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.