US Bridges

Reese Road over Cooper Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus East C.L. · Structure no. 000000021550840

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reese Road over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reese Road over Cooper Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,101 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReese Road
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationColumbus East C.L.
RouteCity Street 8047
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50664, -84.92204
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic6,101 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reese Road over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reese Road over Cooper 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 Reese Road over Cooper Creek carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reese Road over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Reese Road over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.