US Bridges

Amber Drive over Mill Branch

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550480

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amber Drive over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Amber Drive over Mill Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAmber Drive
CrossesMill Branch
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 8068
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4691, -84.89232
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2024)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amber Drive over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amber Drive over Mill Branch 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 Amber Drive over Mill Branch carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amber Drive over Mill Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Amber Drive over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.