US Bridges

Mud Road over Lower Black Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Denmark · Structure no. 000000003100970

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Road over Lower Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mud Road over Lower Black Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMud Road
CrossesLower Black Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Denmark
RouteCounty Highway 2524
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2927, -81.68359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Road over Lower Black Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Road over Lower Black 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Road over Lower Black Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mud Road over Lower Black Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Road over Lower Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.