US Bridges

Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crawford County, Georgia · 9 MI NE of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMoran Road
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location9 MI NE of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84143, -83.93316
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moran Road over Echeconnee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moran Road over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.