US Bridges

Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoon Creek Road
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location3 MI W of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46731, -83.63158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coon Creek Road 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 Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coon Creek 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 Coon Creek Road over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.