US Bridges

Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In SW Americus · Structure no. 000000026100040

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
259 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,375 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk- Driveus 19/ S
CrossesMuckalee Creek
LocationIn SW Americus
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07058, -84.248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic21,375 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mlk- Driveus 19/ S 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.