US Bridges

SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Byron · Structure no. 000000022500040

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesMule Creek Trib
Location5 MI SW of Byron
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.62077, -83.78823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib?

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

Who owns SR 49 over Mule Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.