US Bridges

Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 9 MI NE of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350340

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHancock Bridge Ro
CrossesMulberry River Overflow
Location9 MI NE of Winder
RouteCounty Highway 237
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04533, -83.63571
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow 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 Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Bridge Ro over Mulberry River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.