US Bridges

SR105 over Middle Fork Broad

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 9.6 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150680

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR105 over Middle Fork Broad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR105 over Middle Fork Broad in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR105
CrossesMiddle Fork Broad
Location9.6 MI N of Homer
RouteState Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47033, -83.48436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR105 over Middle Fork Broad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR105 over Middle Fork Broad 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 SR105 over Middle Fork Broad carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR105 over Middle Fork Broad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR105 over Middle Fork Broad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.