US Bridges

Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 9 MI SW of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550480

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Hill RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location9 MI SW of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68336, -85.00873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Hill RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.