US Bridges

Mosley Road over Roses Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 1.8 MI S of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006950060

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosley Road over Roses Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mosley Road over Roses Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMosley Road
CrossesRoses Creek
LocationApp 1.8 MI S of Broxton
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60469, -82.90078
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosley Road over Roses Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mosley Road over Roses Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mosley Road over Roses Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mosley Road over Roses Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mosley Road over Roses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.