US Bridges

Milgen Road over Cooper Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550400

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milgen Road over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milgen Road over Cooper Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMilgen Road
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 1862
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51856, -84.90902
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milgen Road over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milgen Road over Cooper 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 Milgen Road over Cooper Creek carry?

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

How long is Milgen Road over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Milgen Road over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.