US Bridges

Cargo Drive over Bull Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550440

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cargo Drive over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cargo Drive over Bull Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCargo Drive
CrossesBull Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 2046
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50818, -84.87802
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cargo Drive over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is Cargo Drive over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cargo Drive over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cargo Drive over Bull Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cargo Drive over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.