US Bridges

S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In Americus · Structure no. 000000026150640

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 8,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Lee Street
CrossesHeart of Ga R/R
LocationIn Americus
RouteState Highway 377
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06657, -84.23045
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,640 (2024)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R 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 S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R carry?

About 8,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.