US Bridges

SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Plains · Structure no. 000000026100530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesMuckaloochee Creek
Location7 MI SE of Plains
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97695, -84.30321
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Muckaloochee 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 SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Muckaloochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.