US Bridges

Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Americus · Structure no. 000000026100450

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesShiloh Road
CrossesLittle Muckalee Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 2077
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11577, -84.27742
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek built?

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

What condition is Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee 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 Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Road over Little Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.