SR 31 over Mud Creek
Lowndes County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 31 over Mud Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1989, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 110 of the 130 inventoried bridges in Lowndes County rated good (84.6%); 2 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | In South Valdosta |
| NBI structure number | 000000018500140 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lowndes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Withlacoochee River | 1961 | 61,900 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 33.06N over Tyler Creek | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 36.10N over Franks Creek Trib | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| SR 7 @ 37.08N I-7 over Franks Creek Trib | 1961 | 58,800 | Good |
| I-75 over Mud Creek | 1961 | 56,400 | Good |
| I-75 over CSX Railroad | 1961 | 56,400 | Fair |
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