US Bridges

Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550120

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHudson Mill Road
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location4 MI SW of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69595, -84.9131
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Mill Road over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.