US Bridges

US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib.

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Bonaire · Structure no. 000000015300350

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib. in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129- SR247
CrossesMossy Creek Trib.
Location6 MI S of Bonaire
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46257, -83.61198
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 129- SR247 over Mossy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.