US Bridges

US 80 over Baker Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550530

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Baker Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,395 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 80
CrossesBaker Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55219, -84.67486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2024)
Projected traffic13,395 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Baker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Baker Creek carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.