US Bridges

Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950480

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,825 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMars Hill Road
CrossesBarber Creek Trib
Location3.5 MI NW of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 1267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88973, -83.45721
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
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
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mars Hill Road over Barber Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.