US Bridges

US 29 SR 8 over Broad River

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 3 MI SW Franklin Springs · Structure no. 000000011900010

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 SR 8 over Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 SR 8 over Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 5,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 SR 8
CrossesBroad River
Location3 MI SW Franklin Springs
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24723, -83.17317
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (2024)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2031
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 SR 8 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 29 SR 8 over Broad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 SR 8 over Broad River carry?

About 5,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 SR 8 over Broad River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 SR 8 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.