US Bridges

Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Schley County, Georgia · 7.5 MI W of Ellaville · Structure no. 000000024900090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
176 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek in Schley 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEbenezer Road
CrossesMuckalee Creek
Location7.5 MI W of Ellaville
RouteCounty Highway 1167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.20238, -84.4148
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek built?

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

What condition is Ebenezer Road over Muckalee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer Road over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.