US Bridges

Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007152240

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilburn Murphy RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6.2 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15599, -83.89217
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilburn Murphy RD over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilburn Murphy RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.