US Bridges

Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350490

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoody Road
CrossesMossy Creek Trib
Location6.5 MI NE of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 2781
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51786, -83.64434
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,920 (2024)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody 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 Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib carry?

About 7,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.