US Bridges

SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Plains · Structure no. 000000026100200

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesMuckaloochee Creek Trib
Location7 MI SE of Plains
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96442, -84.31941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Muckaloochee 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 January 2025.

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

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.