US Bridges

Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus City Limits · Structure no. 000000021550810

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMelrose Drive
CrossesLindsey Creek
LocationColumbus City Limits
RouteCity Street 8033
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4763, -84.94144
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic3,735 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melrose Drive over Lindsey 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 Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose Drive over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.