US Bridges

Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 2.3 KM NE 1st Div. RD · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M9416

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Arrow Road
CrossesUpatoi Creek
Location2.3 KM NE 1st Div. RD
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41301, -84.81981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Arrow Road 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 Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Red Arrow Road over Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the Army.