US Bridges

Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In SE Americus · Structure no. 000000026100330

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrady Road
CrossesMurphys Mill Creek
LocationIn SE Americus
RouteCity Street 213
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05187, -84.19964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady Road over Murphys Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Road over Murphys Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.