US Bridges

Moon Road over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550350

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Road over Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Moon Road over Wildcat Creek in Spalding 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoon Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location7 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountySpalding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25948, -84.41556
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Road over Wildcat 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 Moon Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moon Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.