US Bridges

Ragan Road over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009750340

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragan Road over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ragan Road over Mud Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRagan Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76726, -84.86368
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragan Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragan Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ragan Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ragan Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ragan Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.