US Bridges

Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 1.2 MI NW of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017950130

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarrington Ferry R
CrossesRiceboro Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Riceboro
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75358, -81.45914
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Barrington Ferry R over Riceboro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.