US Bridges

Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550630

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
79 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeaver Trail Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54271, -84.86201
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans21
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver 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 Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Beaver Trail Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.