US Bridges

Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · SE Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550800

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27 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 5,462 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2038. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Road
CrossesSR 1 SR 520 and US 27
LocationSE Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40507, -84.91357
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,462 (2024)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$27.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27 built?

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

What condition is Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27 carry?

About 5,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Road over SR 1 SR 520 and US 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.