US Bridges

Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750040

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlto Mud Crk RD
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location2 MI W of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48129, -83.60607
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic460 (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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alto Mud Crk RD over Little 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 Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alto Mud Crk RD over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.