US Bridges

SR 118 over Muckalee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App. 4 MI E of Smithville · Structure no. 000000017750140

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over Muckalee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 118 over Muckalee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 118
CrossesMuckalee Creek
LocationApp. 4 MI E of Smithville
RouteState Highway 118
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89481, -84.19922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 118 over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 over Muckalee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.