US Bridges

SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Byron · Structure no. 000000022500090

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,930 by 2031. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 247 Conn.
CrossesNS Rr-Mule CR Trib
Location6 MI SW of Byron
RouteState Highway 247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60712, -83.79169
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2024)
Projected traffic12,930 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 Conn. over NS Rr-Mule CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.