US Bridges

SR 30 over Muckalee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 0.5 Miles W of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150490

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Muckalee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Muckalee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesMuckalee Creek
Location0.5 Miles W of Americus
RouteState Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0837, -84.25873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 30 over Muckalee Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 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 SR 30 over Muckalee Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Muckalee Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over Muckalee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.