US Bridges

Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDaniels Bridge RD
CrossesBarber Creek
Location3 MI NW of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89941, -83.44298
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniels Bridge RD over Barber 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Bridge RD over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.