US Bridges

Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of the Rock · Structure no. 000000029350320

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMud Bridge Road
CrossesPotato Creek
Location3 MI NW of the Rock
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98986, -84.27108
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Bridge Road over Potato 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek carry?

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

How long is Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Bridge Road over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.