US Bridges

Moore Road over Boyds Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Boyds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moore Road over Boyds Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMoore Road
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location4.6 MI S of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28921, -82.91085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Boyds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Boyds Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Moore Road over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.