US Bridges

I-75 over Mud Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 2 MI S of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500430

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 56,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,655 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesMud Creek
LocationApp 2 MI S of Valdosta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79484, -83.30405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,400 (2024)
Projected traffic59,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-75 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 I-75 over Mud Creek carry?

About 56,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.