US Bridges

US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 5.4 MI N of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 41/ SR 11
CrossesMossy Creek
Location5.4 MI N of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52111, -83.72293
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2024)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 11 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.