US Bridges

Garrison Road over Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NW of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrison Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garrison Road over Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGarrison Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49451, -83.62261
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrison Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrison Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Garrison Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garrison Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Garrison Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.