US Bridges

SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550570

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 22SP Macon RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location6 MI E of Columbus
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53559, -84.84888
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2024)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22SP Macon RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22SP Macon RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.