US Bridges

Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek

FairPosted for load

Emanuel County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NW of Norristown · Structure no. 000000010750560

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Bridge Road
CrossesMulepen Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Norristown
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51996, -82.52337
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Bridge Road over Mulepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.