US Bridges

Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 5.6 MI S of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017550290

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMack Mccullough RD
CrossesAlligator Creek Trib
Location5.6 MI S of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.25897, -83.03653
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Mack Mccullough RD over Alligator Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.