US Bridges

River Road over Schley Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · NW Columbus City Limits · Structure no. 000000021550860

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Schley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Schley Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,375 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesSchley Creek
LocationNW Columbus City Limits
RouteState Highway 219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60069, -85.02537
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2024)
Projected traffic5,375 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Schley Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Schley 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 River Road over Schley Creek carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Schley Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Schley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.