US Bridges

SR 314 over Morning Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350500

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Morning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 314 over Morning Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,030 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 314
CrossesMorning Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 314
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50357, -84.44858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2024)
Projected traffic27,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 314 over Morning Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 314 over Morning 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Morning Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 314 over Morning Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 314 over Morning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.