Broad Street over Etowah River
FairFloyd County, Georgia · In Rome Just E JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 000000011500870
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Etowah River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Broad Street over Etowah River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,590 by 2032. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Broad Street over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Etowah 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Etowah River carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Etowah River?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Etowah River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.