US Bridges

S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App .5 MI E of Smithville · Structure no. 000000017750240

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS.R. 118
CrossesMuckaloochee Creek
LocationApp .5 MI E of Smithville
RouteState Highway 118
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90691, -84.24502
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$22 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 118 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 S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 118 over Muckaloochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.