US Bridges

Spring Street over Muckalee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Georgia · In SW Americus · Structure no. 000000026100340

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Muckalee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spring Street over Muckalee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesMuckalee Creek
LocationIn SW Americus
RouteCity Street 215
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06793, -84.24759
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2024)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street over Muckalee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Spring Street over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.