US Bridges

Vann Road over Mud Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550680

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vann Road over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vann Road over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVann Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.7779, -83.18002
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 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 traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vann Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vann 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vann Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vann Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vann Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.