US Bridges

Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · City Limits of Alto · Structure no. 000000013750660

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,210 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 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBc Grant Road
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
LocationCity Limits of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47327, -83.58102
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bc Grant 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek?

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

Who owns Bc Grant Road over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.