US Bridges

Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350140

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBear Branch Road
CrossesMossy Creek Trib
Location4 MI NE of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 279
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49054, -83.6528
Functional classUrban 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 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 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib 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 Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bear Branch Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.