US Bridges

Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000013700330

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek in Habersham 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDuncan Bridge RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Baldwin
RouteState Highway 384
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51637, -83.59706
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic7,700 (2024)
Projected traffic9,075 by 2031
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Duncan Bridge RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duncan Bridge RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.