US Bridges

SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 247 Spur
CrossesMossy Creek
Location7 MI E of Perry
RouteState Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45112, -83.62414
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2024)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 Spur 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 SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 Spur over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.