US Bridges

Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In SE Americus · Structure no. 000000026100320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,815 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFelder Street
CrossesMurphys Mill Creek Trib
LocationIn SE Americus
RouteCity Street 212
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05991, -84.20841
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,830 (2024)
Projected traffic10,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felder Street over Murphys Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Felder Street over Murphys Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.