US Bridges

Forrest Road over Cooper Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus East C.L. · Structure no. 000000021550760

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Road over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Road over Cooper Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,935 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest Road
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationColumbus East C.L.
RouteCity Street 8043
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48404, -84.92264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2024)
Projected traffic19,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$7.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Road over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Road over Cooper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Forrest Road over Cooper Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Road over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Road over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.