US Bridges

River Road over Mosteller Creek

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Lyerly · Structure no. 000000005550230

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Mosteller Creek is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Mosteller Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesMosteller Creek
Location1 MI NW of Lyerly
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyChattooga County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40865, -85.4178
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Mosteller Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road 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 River Road over Mosteller Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Mosteller Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Mosteller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.