US Bridges

N Lee Street over Town Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N SR 30- Americus · Structure no. 000000026100350

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lee Street over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Lee Street over Town Creek 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Lee Street
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.5 MI N SR 30- Americus
RouteCity Street 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07936, -84.2322
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lee Street over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is N Lee Street over Town 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 N Lee Street over Town Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Lee Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Lee Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.