US Bridges

SR 96 over Mossy Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Fort Valley · Structure no. 000000022550090

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over Mossy Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesMossy Creek
Location7 MI E of Fort Valley
RouteState Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54817, -83.76394
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2024)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 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 96 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.