Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River
FairPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150410
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.