US Bridges

SR 254 over Mossy Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 5.6 MI S of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100220

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 254 over Mossy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 254 over Mossy Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 254
CrossesMossy Creek
Location5.6 MI S of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 254
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53547, -83.69953
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,010 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 254 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 254 over Mossy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 254 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 254 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 254 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.