US Bridges

Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River

GoodPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 4.3 MI N of Winder · Structure no. 000000001300070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River is a concrete tee beam carrying Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGainesville HWY
CrossesMulberry River
Location4.3 MI N of Winder
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05504, -83.71706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Gainesville HWY over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.