US Bridges

New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Plains · Structure no. 000000026150610

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Point Church R
CrossesMuckaloochee Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Plains
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03107, -84.31355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Point Church R over Muckaloochee 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 New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Point Church R over Muckaloochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.