Mershon Road over Fishing Creek
GoodPierce County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Bristol · Structure no. 000000022950210
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mershon Road over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mershon Road over Fishing Creek in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mershon Road over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mershon Road over Fishing 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mershon Road over Fishing Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mershon Road over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mershon Road over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.