US Bridges

Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Canon · Structure no. 000000011900070

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStarrs Bridge RD
CrossesNorth Fork Broad River
Location5 MI SW of Canon
RouteState Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32312, -83.18633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork 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 Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Starrs Bridge RD over North Fork Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.