US Bridges

Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · I MI S of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550750

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek in Harris 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Airy Road
CrossesOssahatchie Creek
LocationI MI S of Waverly Hall
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6538, -84.74209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$32 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie 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 Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Airy Road over Ossahatchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.