US Bridges

US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SE of Winder · Structure no. 000000001300330

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,605 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 29 - SR 316
CrossesBarber Creek
Location5.5 MI SE of Winder
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96123, -83.63818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (2024)
Projected traffic31,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 - SR 316 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 US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 29 - SR 316 over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.