US Bridges

Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St.

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Mid. Columbus C.L. · Structure no. 000000021550740

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St. in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,930 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrown Avenue
CrossesCs 550 Bragg Smith St.
LocationMid. Columbus C.L.
RouteCity Street 8028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45097, -84.96117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2024)
Projected traffic12,930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$409 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St. 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 Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St. carry?

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Avenue over Cs 550 Bragg Smith St.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.