US Bridges

Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek

GoodPosted for load

Oconee County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Eastville · Structure no. 000000021950050

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMalcom Bridge RD
CrossesBarber Creek
Location1 MI N of Eastville
RouteCounty Highway 516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89448, -83.50298
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2024)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malcom 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 Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Malcom Bridge RD over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.