US Bridges

SR 105 over Mud Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · In Cornelia · Structure no. 000000013750630

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 105 over Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesMud Creek
LocationIn Cornelia
RouteState Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50881, -83.52488
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 over 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 SR 105 over Mud Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 105 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.