US Bridges

Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Eastville · Structure no. 000000021950470

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek in Oconee 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,385 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMars Hill Road
CrossesBarber Creek
Location3 MI NE of Eastville
RouteCounty Highway 1267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90211, -83.46331
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2024)
Projected traffic11,385 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$17.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek built?

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

What condition is Mars Hill Road 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 Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.