US Bridges

Forrest Road over Bull Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus East C.L. · Structure no. 000000021550780

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Road over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Road over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,935 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesForrest Road
CrossesBull Creek
LocationColumbus East C.L.
RouteCity Street 8043
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48519, -84.90855
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2024)
Projected traffic19,935 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$26.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Road over Bull Creek 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 Forrest Road over Bull Creek carry?

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

How long is Forrest Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.