US Bridges

Old Union Road over Morrison Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550650

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Union Road over Morrison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Union Road over Morrison Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Union Road
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location5 MI SW of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07219, -83.45959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$21.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Union Road over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Union Road over Morrison 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Union Road over Morrison Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Union Road over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Union Road over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.