Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River
GoodPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150470
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying Soapstone 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River 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 Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Soapstone Road over Middle Fork Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.