US Bridges

US 27 over Mulberry Crk.

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Mulberry Crk. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Mulberry Crk. in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesMulberry Crk.
Location3 MI S of Hamilton
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.70844, -84.86991
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2024)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Mulberry Crk. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Mulberry Crk. 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 US 27 over Mulberry Crk. carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Mulberry Crk.?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Mulberry Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.