US Bridges

Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib.

Fair

Marion County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib. in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarts Mill Road
CrossesMuckalee Creek Trib.
Location6.5 MI SE of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23235, -84.45951
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic195 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harts Mill Road 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 Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Harts Mill Road over Muckalee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.