US Bridges

Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · .2 KM N/O 10th Div. RD · Structure no. 00000215-0044-0

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy Blvd (nb)
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location.2 KM N/O 10th Div. RD
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37386, -84.95702
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Legacy Blvd (nb) over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.