US Bridges

US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Cornelia · Structure no. 000000013700530

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,460 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 23-SR 365
CrossesSouth Fork Mud Creek
Location1 MI W of Cornelia
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51847, -83.54699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2024)
Projected traffic26,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23-SR 365 over South Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 23-SR 365 over South Fork Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.