US Bridges

Legacy Blvd (sb) over Upatoi Creek

FairPosted for load

Muscogee County, Georgia · .1 KM N/O 10th Div. RD · Structure no. 00000215-0045-0

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Legacy Blvd (sb) over Upatoi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Legacy Blvd (sb) over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy Blvd (sb)
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location.1 KM N/O 10th Div. RD
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37397, -84.95777
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 (sb) over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legacy Blvd (sb) 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 (sb) over Upatoi Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Legacy Blvd (sb) over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.