US Bridges

Mutec Drive over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550470

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mutec Drive over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mutec Drive over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMutec Drive
CrossesBull Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 2240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49872, -84.89219
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mutec Drive over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mutec Drive over Bull 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 Mutec Drive over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mutec Drive over Bull Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Mutec Drive over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.