US Bridges

Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750390

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMouchet Road
CrossesShoal Creek
Location3 MI NE of Bowersville
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4012, -83.04924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mouchet Road over Shoal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mouchet Road over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.