US Bridges

Inman Road over Murphy Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Inman · Structure no. 000000011350200

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inman Road over Murphy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Inman Road over Murphy Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInman Road
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 202
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41882, -84.40756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inman Road over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inman Road over Murphy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Inman Road over Murphy Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Inman Road over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Inman Road over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.