US Bridges

Johnson Road over Mud Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550130

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Johnson Road over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79603, -83.20889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.