US Bridges

Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Georgia · 12 Miles Northeast of Ca · Structure no. 000000020550810

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMorey Hill Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
Location12 Miles Northeast of Ca
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36994, -84.00999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Morey Hill Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.