US Bridges

Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek

FairPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SW of Statham · Structure no. 000000001350210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesManning Gin Road
CrossesMarbury Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of Statham
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91231, -83.64652
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Manning Gin Road over Marbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.