US Bridges

Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River

Good

Gwinnett County, Georgia · 5.7 MI N of Dacula · Structure no. 000000013551510

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt Moriah Road
CrossesLittle Mulberry River
Location5.7 MI N of Dacula
RouteCounty Highway 1943
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06236, -83.85162
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,030 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Moriah Road over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River carry?

About 7,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Moriah Road over Little Mulberry River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.