US Bridges

US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek

Fair

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 1.4 MI W of Arnoldsville · Structure no. 000000022100010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 105 years old, older 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.

It carries about 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,945 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 78 SR 10
CrossesMoss Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Arnoldsville
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89878, -83.24066
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2024)
Projected traffic12,945 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.