US Bridges

Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib.

Fair

Marion County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750170

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib. in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Zion Church RD
CrossesMuckalee Creek Trib.
Location6 MI SE of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26133, -84.44431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib. 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mt Zion Church RD over Muckalee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.