US Bridges

Norton Road over Little Mud Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 2.5 MI West of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Road over Little Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norton Road over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorton Road
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location2.5 MI West of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47667, -83.61468
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Road over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Road over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Norton Road over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Norton Road over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Norton Road over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.