Gainesville Hwy over Mulberry River
Barrow County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Gainesville Hwy over Mulberry River in Barrow County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,320 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 60 of the 80 inventoried bridges in Barrow County rated good (75.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 251 ft |
| Location | 4.3 Mi N of Winder |
| NBI structure number | 000000001300070 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Barrow County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 (SR 403) over Mulberry River | 2019 | 64,100 | Good |
| US 29 - SR 316 over Williamson Creek | 1991 | 36,400 | Fair |
| SR 316 / US 29 over SR 11 | 2024 | 33,300 | Good |
| US 29 - SR 316 over Marbury Creek Trib | 1991 | 33,100 | Good |
| US 29 - SR 316 over Marbury Creek | 1993 | 30,200 | Good |
| US 29 - SR 316 over Marbury Creek Trib | 1993 | 30,200 | Fair |
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