US Bridges

Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Smithville · Structure no. 000000017750030

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesEagle Pond Road
CrossesMuckaloochee Creek
Location3.7 MI SE of Smithville
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.86074, -84.20881
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek carry?

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

How long is Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Pond Road over Muckaloochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.