M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadMacon County, Georgia · City Limits of Ideal · Structure no. 000000019350140
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns M.L.K Dr&haygood over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.