US Bridges

Double Br Road over Mulberry River

Fair

Barrow County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Statham · Structure no. 000000001300170

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Br Road over Mulberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Double Br Road over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Br Road
CrossesMulberry River
Location5 MI N of Statham
RouteCounty Highway 2918
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03815, -83.588
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Br Road over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Double Br Road over Mulberry River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Double Br Road over Mulberry River carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Double Br Road over Mulberry River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Double Br Road over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.