SR 77 over Broad River Overflow
FairElbert County, Georgia · 7.5 MI S of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500070
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 77 over Broad River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 over Broad River Overflow in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 77 over Broad River Overflow built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 77 over Broad River Overflow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 77 over Broad River Overflow carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 77 over Broad River Overflow?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 77 over Broad River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.