US Bridges

Mosely Road over Mule Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Byron · Structure no. 000000022500170

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosely Road over Mule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosely Road over Mule Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMosely Road
CrossesMule Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Byron
RouteCounty Highway 1509
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.62367, -83.82307
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosely Road over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mosely Road over Mule 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mosely Road over Mule Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mosely Road over Mule Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mosely Road over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.