US Bridges

Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 14 Miiles South West · Structure no. 000000009550040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMud Creek Road
CrossesKiokee Creek
LocationApp 14 Miiles South West
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50924, -84.36234
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Creek Road over Kiokee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Creek Road over Kiokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.