US Bridges

SR 286 over Moody Branch

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300360

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 286 over Moody Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 286 over Moody Branch in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,805 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 286
CrossesMoody Branch
Location6.5 MI NE of Dalton
RouteState Highway 286
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82574, -84.87257
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic6,130 (2024)
Projected traffic8,805 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 286 over Moody Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 286 over Moody Branch 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 SR 286 over Moody Branch carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 286 over Moody Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 286 over Moody Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.