US Bridges

SR 127 over Mossy Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 4.5 Miles NE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350430

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 127 over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 127 over Mossy Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,325 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 127
CrossesMossy Creek
Location4.5 Miles NE of Perry
RouteState Highway 127
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49871, -83.66664
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,325 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 127 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 127 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 127 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 127 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 127 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.