US Bridges

Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750640

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCreasy Patch Road
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location2 MI NW of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49035, -83.59611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creasy Patch 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 Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Creasy Patch Road over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.