US Bridges

Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017750160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesForrester Road
CrossesMuckalee Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Leesburg
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65816, -84.10537
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrester Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Forrester Road over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.