US Bridges

Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · N.W. Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550620

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver is a concrete culvert carrying Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStanding Boy Road
CrossesLake Oliver
LocationN.W. Columbus
RouteCity Street 1835
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54644, -85.01191
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver 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 Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Standing Boy Road over Lake Oliver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.