US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Pleasant Hill · Structure no. 000000027350290

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill Road
CrossesMossy Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Pleasant Hill
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.87851, -84.37601
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill Road over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.