US Bridges

Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550470

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInner Perimeter RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location8 MI E of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80485, -83.23534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2024)
Projected traffic9,075 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inner Perimeter RD 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 Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inner Perimeter RD 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns Inner Perimeter RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.