N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek
Sumter County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- N Americus Bypass over Algelica Creek in Sumter County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,983 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 71 of the 81 inventoried bridges in Sumter County rated good (87.7%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi NE of Americus |
| NBI structure number | 000000026150440 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sumter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth St (wbl) U over Town Creek | 1988 | 17,600 | Good |
| US 280 Forsyth St over NS Railroad | 1988 | 17,600 | Good |
| Mlk- Driveus 19/ S over Muckalee Creek | 1972 | 14,600 | Good |
| E Lamar Street US over Murphys Mill Creek Trib | 1961 | 10,600 | Good |
| US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad | 1961 | 9,780 | Good |
| S. Lee Street over Heart of Ga R/R | 2024 | 8,640 | Good |
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