US Bridges

Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7.3 MI W of Leslie · Structure no. 000000026100440

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesThree Bridges RD
CrossesMuckalee Crk Overflow
Location7.3 MI W of Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 1806
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93956, -84.20746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow 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 Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Three Bridges RD over Muckalee Crk Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.