US Bridges

I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013951140

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-985 Exit Ramp B
CrossesMud Creek
Location2 MI S of Oakwood
RouteInterstate 985
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20092, -83.89434
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2024)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$17.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 Exit Ramp B over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 Exit Ramp B over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.