US Bridges

Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Georgia · South Americus · Structure no. 000000026150230

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Mill RD
CrossesMurphys Mill Pond
LocationSouth Americus
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.04312, -84.21471
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Mill RD over Murphys Mill Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.