US Bridges

Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 1.2 MI NE of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJordon Road
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of Waverly Hall
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71471, -84.75725
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Jordon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jordon Road over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.