US Bridges

Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River

FairPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NE of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001350060

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River is a concrete tee beam carrying Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoss Hardy Road
CrossesLittle Mulberry River
Location3.6 MI NE of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06094, -83.80374
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boss Hardy Road over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boss Hardy Road over Little Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.