US Bridges

Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009550070

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGa Power Dam RD
CrossesMuckafoonee Creek
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60549, -84.14385
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ga Power Dam RD over Muckafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.