US Bridges

Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib

Fair

White County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPost Road
CrossesMossy Creek Trib
Location5 MI SE of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54543, -83.70336
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib 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 Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Post Road over Mossy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.