US Bridges

N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Uab Columbus C.L. · Structure no. 000000021550420

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Oakley Drive
CrossesBull Creek Trib
LocationUab Columbus C.L.
RouteCity Street 1918
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45002, -84.92924
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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib 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 N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N. Oakley Drive over Bull Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.