US Bridges

SR 32 over Muckalee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App. 2.5 Miles E of Leesb · Structure no. 000000017750170

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Muckalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Muckalee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesMuckalee Creek
LocationApp. 2.5 Miles E of Leesb
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73217, -84.12476
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 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 32 over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.