US Bridges

Broad Avenue over Flint River

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Downtown · Structure no. 000000009550200

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
784 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Avenue over Flint River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Broad Avenue over Flint River in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2032. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Avenue
CrossesFlint River
LocationAlbany - Downtown
RouteCity Street 134
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.5769, -84.14703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (239 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$104.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Avenue over Flint River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Avenue over Flint 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Avenue over Flint River carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broad Avenue over Flint River?

The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Avenue over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.