US Bridges

Covered Br Road over Mulberry River

FairPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001350080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Br Road over Mulberry River is a concrete tee beam carrying Covered Br Road over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCovered Br Road
CrossesMulberry River
Location5.5 MI NE of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07837, -83.77654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,490 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Br Road over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Br Road over 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 Covered Br Road over Mulberry River carry?

About 4,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Covered Br Road over Mulberry River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Br Road over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.