US Bridges

Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Troup County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMobley Bridge RD
CrossesYellow Jacket Creek Trib
Location5 MI N of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 418
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.14315, -85.00055
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mobley Bridge RD over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.