US Bridges

Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · NE Columbus - E of 22 Spu · Structure no. 000000021550710

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLynch Road
CrossesBull Creek Trib
LocationNE Columbus - E of 22 Spu
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53331, -84.84046
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,520 (2024)
Projected traffic263 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$471,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib 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 Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib carry?

About 7,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lynch Road over Bull Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.