US Bridges

Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000950540

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarrows Ferry RD
CrossesTobler Creek
Location2 MI NE of Milledgeville
RouteCounty Highway 685
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10882, -83.21308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barrows Ferry RD over Tobler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.