US Bridges

N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150440

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Americus Bypass
CrossesAlgelica Creek
Location3 MI NE of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 366
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1185, -84.22912
Functional classUrban 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Americus Bypass over Algelica 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 N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.