US Bridges

Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Georgia · 8.3 MI N of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950710

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMurder Creek Road
CrossesSheppard Creek
Location8.3 MI N of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJasper County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42298, -83.71442
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murder Creek Road over Sheppard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Murder Creek Road over Sheppard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.