US Bridges

Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550770

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,090 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Connector
CrossesBull Creek Tributary
LocationEast Columbus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50502, -84.85603
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic15,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary 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 Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Connector over Bull Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.