US Bridges

Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150120

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMclittle Bridge RD
CrossesMuckalee Creek
Location4 MI S of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00673, -84.22666
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclittle Bridge RD over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mclittle Bridge RD over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.