US Bridges

Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 12 MI NE of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006900240

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcrae Highway
CrossesPaul Creek
LocationApp 12 MI NE of Broxton
RouteState Highway 107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76145, -82.931
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcrae Highway over Paul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.