US Bridges

Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.4 MI E of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001550250

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 97 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMostellers Mill RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.4 MI E of Adairsville
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36165, -84.86319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Mostellers Mill RD over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mostellers Mill RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.