US Bridges

Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Zion Church RD
CrossesMuckalee Creek
Location6 MI SE of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26154, -84.44858
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Church RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.