US Bridges

Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006350340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,630 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAviaton Boulevard
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Atl Airport
RouteCounty Highway 1516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64101, -84.40112
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,100 (2024)
Projected traffic36,630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek carry?

About 39,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Aviaton Boulevard over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.