US Bridges

SR 211 over Mulberry River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 6.4 MI S of Candler · Structure no. 000000013950830

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 211 over Mulberry River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 211 over Mulberry River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 211
CrossesMulberry River
Location6.4 MI S of Candler
RouteState Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12965, -83.831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 211 over Mulberry River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 211 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 211 over Mulberry River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 211 over Mulberry River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 211 over Mulberry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.