US Bridges

West Moreland RD over Manley Creek

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550330

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Moreland RD over Manley Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Moreland RD over Manley Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Moreland RD
CrossesManley Creek
Location3 MI NW of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29081, -84.3249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Moreland RD over Manley Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Moreland RD over Manley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does West Moreland RD over Manley Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Moreland RD over Manley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Moreland RD over Manley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.