US Bridges

Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3.1 MI W of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950440

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobin Hood Road
CrossesBarber Creek Trib
Location3.1 MI W of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87547, -83.46183
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib 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 Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Robin Hood Road over Barber Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.