US Bridges

SR 124 over Mulberry River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NW of Winder · Structure no. 000000001300280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Mulberry River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesMulberry River
Location8.5 MI NW of Winder
RouteState Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1003, -83.79223
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 124 over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 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 SR 124 over Mulberry River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Mulberry River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.