US Bridges

John Martin Road over Mossy Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Bronwood · Structure no. 000000027350090

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Martin Road over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying John Martin Road over Mossy Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJohn Martin Road
CrossesMossy Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Bronwood
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.85988, -84.39009
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Martin Road over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is John Martin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does John Martin Road over Mossy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is John Martin Road over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns John Martin Road over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.