SR 31 over Mud Creek
GoodPosted for loadLowndes County, Georgia · In South Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500140
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 31 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 31 over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 31 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR 31 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 31 over Mud Creek carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 31 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SR 31 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.