US Bridges

Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SE of Vernon · Structure no. 000000020950190

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek in Montgomery 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMt Vernon-Alston R
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.8 MI SE of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14254, -82.54521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt Vernon-Alston R over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.