US Bridges

SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek

Good

Schley County, Georgia · 3 Mi. SW of Ellaville · Structure no. 000000024950070

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek in Schley County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 153
CrossesLittle Muckalee Creek
Location3 Mi. SW of Ellaville
RouteState Highway 153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19292, -84.32973
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 153 over Little 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 SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153 over Little Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.