US Bridges

Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 2.3 KM SE of Lorraine RD · Structure no. DAPTRABEN000049

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarmouche Range RD
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location2.3 KM SE of Lorraine RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46701, -84.74254
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmouche Range RD 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 Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Carmouche Range RD over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.