US Bridges

SR 331 over Mud Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.04 MI W of JCT I-75 · Structure no. 000000006300270

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 331 over Mud Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,290 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 331
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.04 MI W of JCT I-75
RouteState Highway 331
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6168, -84.40056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2024)
Projected traffic25,290 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 331 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 over Mud 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331 over Mud Creek carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 331 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.