US Bridges

Faye Road over Moon River Trib

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Vernonburg · Structure no. 000000005150970

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faye Road over Moon River Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Faye Road over Moon River Trib in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFaye Road
CrossesMoon River Trib
Location3 MI SE of Vernonburg
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92833, -81.08409
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$17.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faye Road over Moon River Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faye Road over Moon River Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Faye Road over Moon River Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Faye Road over Moon River Trib?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Faye Road over Moon River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.