US Bridges

Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Buckhead · Structure no. 000000021150270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt Zion Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4 MI SE of Buckhead
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51941, -83.32279
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Road over Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.