US Bridges

Hancock Road over Mulberry River

GoodPosted for load

Barrow County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350350

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

About this bridge

Hancock Road over Mulberry River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hancock 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHancock Road
CrossesMulberry River
Location6.2 MI NE of Winder
RouteCounty Highway 237
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04639, -83.63471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock Road over Mulberry River built?

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

What condition is Hancock Road over Mulberry River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Hancock Road over Mulberry River carry?

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

How long is Hancock Road over Mulberry River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Road over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.