US Bridges

Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · West Side of Braselton · Structure no. 000000001350590

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSilk Tree Point
CrossesMulberry River
LocationWest Side of Braselton
RouteCity Street 1258
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12447, -83.81633
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silk Tree Point 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Silk Tree Point over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.