Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River
PoorPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150460
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Boling Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.