US Bridges

Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001350050

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River is a concrete culvert carrying Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDee Kennedy Road
CrossesLittle Mulberry River
Location3 MI N of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05558, -83.82502
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dee Kennedy Road over Little 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 Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dee Kennedy Road over Little Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.