US Bridges

Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750370

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrane Mill Road
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location3 MI W of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 395
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47102, -83.62936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Mill Road over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.