US Bridges

Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River

FairPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001350090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Ch Road over 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 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Ch Road
CrossesMulberry River
Location7 MI N of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11378, -83.81515
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River built?

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

What condition is Liberty Ch 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 Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River carry?

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

How long is Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Ch Road over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.