US Bridges

Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Fort Valley · Structure no. 000000022550200

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 1,050 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTaylors Mill Road
CrossesMossy Creek
Location3 MI N of Fort Valley
RouteCounty Highway 675
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60575, -83.87363
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylors Mill Road 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 Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek carry?

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

How long is Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Taylors Mill Road over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.