US Bridges

E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · City Limits Americus Ga · Structure no. 000000026100490

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,630 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Lamar Street US
CrossesMurphys Mill Creek Trib
LocationCity Limits Americus Ga
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07114, -84.20969
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib 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 E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.