US Bridges

US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 5.6 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500050

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 27/ SR 1
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.6 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96825, -84.98531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2024)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 27/ SR 1 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.