US Bridges

SR 195 over Muckalee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI N of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017700100

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
788 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 195 over Muckalee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 195 over Muckalee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2032. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 195
CrossesMuckalee Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI N of Leesburg
RouteState Highway 195
CountyLee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77688, -84.13868
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadH 15
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2032
Trucks25%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 195 over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 195 over Muckalee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 195 over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 195 over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 195 over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.