US Bridges

Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib

FairPosted for load

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 5.6 MI SW of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026550110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGranny Moore RD
CrossesS.F. Ogeechee River Trib
Location5.6 MI SW of Crawfordvill
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyTaliaferro County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5062, -82.97603
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Granny Moore RD over S.F. Ogeechee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.