FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTERN CONNECTOR

Carrying EASTERN CONNECTOR over BULL CREEK TRIBUTARY

EAST COLUMBUS, Muscogee, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTERN CONNECTOR

The EASTERN CONNECTOR bridge in Muscogee, Georgia carries EASTERN CONNECTOR over BULL CREEK TRIBUTARY. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,840 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EASTERN CONNECTOR compares

▲ 14.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Georgia bridges
220
Bridges in Muscogee
EASTERN CONNECTOR 48.9 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
28.5 m (94 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,840 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000021550770

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTERN CONNECTOR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EASTERN CONNECTOR against other structures in Muscogee and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EASTERN CONNECTOR?

EASTERN CONNECTOR in Muscogee, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EASTERN CONNECTOR inspected?

EASTERN CONNECTOR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,840 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTERN CONNECTOR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EASTERN CONNECTOR?

EASTERN CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTERN CONNECTOR?

EASTERN CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EASTERN CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?

EASTERN CONNECTOR was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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