FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD

Carrying McLITTLE BRIDGE RD over MUCKALEE CREEK

4 MI S OF AMERICUS, Sumter, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: McLITTLE BRIDGE RD

The McLITTLE BRIDGE RD bridge in Sumter, Georgia carries McLITTLE BRIDGE RD over MUCKALEE CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 134.1 meters (440 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,560 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How McLITTLE BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Georgia bridges
82
Bridges in Sumter
McLITTLE BRIDGE RD 22.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
134.1 m (440 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026150120

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether McLITTLE BRIDGE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare McLITTLE BRIDGE RD against other structures in Sumter and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for McLITTLE BRIDGE RD?

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD in Sumter, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is McLITTLE BRIDGE RD inspected?

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,560 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. McLITTLE BRIDGE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for McLITTLE BRIDGE RD?

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining McLITTLE BRIDGE RD?

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is McLITTLE BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

McLITTLE BRIDGE RD was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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