US Bridges

Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In Flowery Branch · Structure no. 000000013950200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesFlowery Branch
LocationIn Flowery Branch
RouteCounty Highway 625
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18109, -83.92597
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch 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 Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mulberry Street over Flowery Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.