US Bridges

Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013900220

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,560 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMundy Mill Road
CrossesBalus Creek
LocationIn Oakwood
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24573, -83.88398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic23,200 (2024)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mundy Mill Road over Balus 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mundy Mill Road over Balus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.