US Bridges

Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 7 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550170

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHickory Ch Road
CrossesMud Creek Trib
LocationApp 7 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77085, -83.17741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib 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 Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Ch Road over Mud Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.