US Bridges

Statham Road over Barber Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Statham · Structure no. 000000001300270

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Statham Road over Barber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Statham Road over Barber Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStatham Road
CrossesBarber Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Statham
RouteCounty Highway 1084
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94864, -83.61226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 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 traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic660 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Statham Road over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Statham Road over Barber 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 2023.

How much traffic does Statham Road over Barber Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Statham Road over Barber Creek?

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

Who owns Statham Road over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.