US Bridges

SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · S.W. Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550850

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 22SP Macon Rd.
CrossesWeracoba Creek
LocationS.W. Columbus
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46957, -84.9744
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba 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 SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns SR 22SP Macon Rd. over Weracoba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.