US Bridges

Brown Avenue over NS Railroad

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · S.W. Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550750

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

About this bridge

Brown Avenue over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Avenue over NS Railroad 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 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,840 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrown Avenue
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationS.W. Columbus
RouteCity Street 8028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45287, -84.96092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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 traffic12,840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$132.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Avenue over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Brown Avenue over NS Railroad 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 NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is Brown Avenue over NS Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Avenue over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.