US Bridges

SR 114 over Mosteller Creek

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · In SW Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005500170

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Mosteller Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 114 over Mosteller Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 114
CrossesMosteller Creek
LocationIn SW Lyerly
RouteState Highway 114
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40164, -85.40943
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 114 over Mosteller Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 over Mosteller 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Mosteller Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Mosteller Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 114 over Mosteller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.