US Bridges

CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550780

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 78 Baughs Cross
CrossesMud Creek
Location6 MI S of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91822, -85.03282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 Baughs Cross 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 78 Baughs Cross over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.