US Bridges

SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Fort Valley · Structure no. 000000022500210

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,725 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 49 Nbl
CrossesMossy Creek
Location3.5 MI NE of Fort Valley
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58489, -83.85261
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 Nbl over Mossy 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 SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 Nbl over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.