Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek
FairPosted for loadTowns County, Georgia · 8.8 MI SE of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150070
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Moody Hollow RD over High Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.