US Bridges

Barneyville Road over New River

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 7 MI NE of Sparks · Structure no. 000000007500350

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barneyville Road over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying Barneyville Road over New River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarneyville Road
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 7 MI NE of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 2698
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22134, -83.33551
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barneyville Road over New River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barneyville Road over New 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barneyville Road over New River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barneyville Road over New River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Barneyville Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.