US Bridges

Moore Road over Cox Creek

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Btw Ruth & Hastings Range · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M6016

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Moore Road over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Cox Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoore Road
CrossesCox Creek
LocationBtw Ruth & Hastings Range
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54163, -84.72517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Cox 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 Moore Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the Army.