US Bridges

SR 268 over Broxton Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI NE of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006900560

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 268 over Broxton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 268 over Broxton Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 268
CrossesBroxton Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI NE of Broxton
RouteState Highway 268
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.65342, -82.85816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 268 over Broxton Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 268 over Broxton Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 268 over Broxton Creek carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 268 over Broxton Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 268 over Broxton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.