US Bridges

US 76 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 7.1 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300350

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 76 over Sugar Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesSugar Creek
Location7.1 MI S of Chatsworth
RouteState Highway 282
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67486, -84.71314
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over Sugar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.