US Bridges

SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300170

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,030 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 314
CrossesMorning Creek Trib
Location3.5 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 314
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49932, -84.44903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic22,600 (2024)
Projected traffic27,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 314 over Morning Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.