US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Town Crk.

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · S.W Americus · Structure no. 000000026150530

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Town Crk. is a steel culvert carrying Magnolia Street over Town Crk. in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,330 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesTown Crk.
LocationS.W Americus
RouteCity Street 8170
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07138, -84.24466
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,330 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Town Crk. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Town Crk. 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 Magnolia Street over Town Crk. carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Town Crk.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Magnolia Street over Town Crk.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.